Child Development Specialist I, II or III

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InChild Development Specialist I, II or III page is loadedChild Development Specialist I, II or IIIApplylocationsBeckham CountyTillman CountyGreer CountyJackson CountyCaddo CountyView All 9 Locationstime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR54913Job Posting TitleChild Development Specialist I, II or IIIAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 District 5Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationThe annual salary for this position is:Level I: up to $53,000.00, based on education and experienceLevel II: up to $56,000.00, based on education and experience Level III: up to $61,000.00, based on education and experienceWhy you’ll love it here!RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.11 paid holidays a year.Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.Longevity Bonus for years of serviceJob DescriptionLocation: District 5 counties: Comanche, Beckham, Caddo, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, Harmon, Greer, Cotton CountySalary:Level I: up to $53,000.00, based on education and experienceLevel II: up to $56,000.00, based on education and experienceLevel III: up to $61,000.00, based on education and experienceFull Time /Part Time: Full timeWork Schedule: Monday to FridayPrimary Hours: 8 am – 5 pmPosition Description:SoonerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.The Child Development Specialists in the SoonerStart program is responsible for providing individual and family services to increase parenting skills and enhance the developmental potential of young children. This includes assessing and/or screening development in young children; coaching and modeling skills for families to implement to enhance their child’s opportunities in cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child development services.This position is responsible for providing developmental and educational services in the areas of child development.  Services are provided in the child’s natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare.  Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.Position Responsibilities /Essential FunctionsLevel I and II:The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited...