JOB TITLE

Child Development Specialist

II SUMMARY

Position will be in Washington County Schools. Provide evaluation and assessment of developmental progress and special instruction to children from birth to three years of age who are handicapped and/or developmentally delayed. There will be some monitoring of children considered at risk for developmental delays.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor's degree in early childhood special education or Associates degree with applicable certification.

Licensure:

N/A Certification:

N/A Experience:

Experience with birth to three years population preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Verbal/written communication skills. Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. Skilled in use of all major computer applications. Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

EQUIPMENT

Computer, fax, copier, motor vehicle and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Attend and participate in training and IFSP meetings as needed. 2. Assess children's developmental levels by administering designated tests and checklists. 3. Assists in the planning and implementation of early intervention services as outlined in the Individualized Family Services Plan for each child on the caseload. 4. Home visits will be successfully completed each month. -85% compliance 5. Develop with the family developmental goals and objectives based on assessment results. 6. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of children's progress in relation to the IFSP and report results to the service coordinator. 7. Records will meet Utilization and Review criteria. -90% compliance error free 8. Transport families on an occasional basis as requested. Possess a valid Virginia driver's license. 9. Assist the program coordinator and "Babies Can't Wait" personnel in outreach activities designed to secure referral and increase awareness of program activities. 10. Provide written documentation to complete all necessary program work in a timely manner. 11. Maintain confidentiality according to agency policies. 12. Keep supervisor and service coordinators apprised of all critical or potentially emergency situations. 13. Provide consultation and education services to the community as requested by supervisor/administration. 14. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services and individual program planning staffings as needed. 15. All other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to: 1. Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. 2. Exercise necessary cost control measures. 3. Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed. 5. Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. 6. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management. 7. Meet all productivity requirements. 8. Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. 9. Represent the organization professionally at all times. 10. Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships. 11. Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.