Early Development Specialist

Job Posting Title Early Development Specialist Agency 805 DEPARTMENT

OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization Dept Rehabilitation Services-Oklahoma School For The Deaf Job 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-Time Full time

Job Type Regular Compensation Annual Salary Range:

Master's Degree Annual Salary Range:

$43,079.00 (2 years' experience) up to $59,191.00 (25 years' experience)

Bachelor's Degree Annual Salary Range:

$41,689.00 (2 years' experience) up to $57,269.00 (25 years' experience) Job Description Basic Purpose Positions in this job family provide early intervention for Oklahoma children ages birth to five-years-old who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Incumbents assist families of the children; and maintain contacts and provide home visits working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Language Plan (FLP) under the Family Engagement and Early Language Supports (FEELS) Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Typical Functions The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: Plans and implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines. Utilize video conferencing to provide services per program guidelines, as needed. Engages families and children in ongoing assessment and evaluation to appropriately address the next steps. Participates as a member of a team during evaluation/assessment Ensures early intervention services and documentation in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates Organizes and/or leads family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children. Collaborates within community programs and resources to support families and children. Works in partnership with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf's (OSD) Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and Family Engagement and Early Language Supports FEELS. Plans and implements training and mentoring for parent advisors, community partners and educational partners on core competencies related to working with children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Organizes and leads parent infant/toddler classes at OSD's Early Childhood Education Centers or other locations determined by the department. Establishes Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and attends Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) meetings as requested, and oversees transition from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B. Attends workshops, conferences, presentations and other training opportunities as required by the program. Level Descriptor Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the career level of the job family, where incumbents are responsible for providing resources for children ages birth to five (5) years old who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. This level works with families to achieve identified outcomes and goals for the child. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies In addition to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s), Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Family Language Plan (FLP) under the Family Engagement and Early Language Supports (FEELS) Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf; of assessment and evaluation of the child and family to create and implement effective treatment, care plans, and next steps; and of appropriate early intervention services. Skills required are to confidentiality listen to, teach, and effectively communicate with families to assist children, to utilize videoconferencing; and to provide accurate and timely documentation. Abilities required are to provide home-based intervention to children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing; and to organize and lead classes for families. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in deaf education or related field and 3 (three) years of experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are deaf and/or hear of hearing. Special Requirements Some agencies prefer a master's degree in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology or a similar field. Requires current certification in deaf education. Additional Job Description Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) in Sulphur.

Essential Functions:

Position provides early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages birth to five and their families across the State of Oklahoma. Maintains contact/home visits working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) under Part C of IDEA and the Family Language Plan (FLP) under the FEELS Program at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Plans/implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines. Video conferencing may be utilized to provide services per program guidelines. Engage family and child in ongoing assessment and intervention services and documentation in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates. Organize/lead family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children. Work in partnership with OSD's Early Childhood Education Centers teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled ECEC and FEELS. Plan/implement training/mentoring for parent advisors, community partners, and educational partners on core competencies related to working with children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Organize/lead parent/infant/toddler classes at OSD Early Childhood Education Centers or attending IEPs as requested and oversees transition from IDES Part C to Part B. Attend workshops, conferences, presentations, and other training opportunities as required by the program. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

American Sign Language Skills.

Background Check:

The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. •Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's Degree with area of concentration in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology or similar field; or Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or in a related field and 2 years of experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Current certification in deaf education is required.

Method of Application:

Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)). Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)) For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

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Government Administration Worker Size:

10,001+

Employees Headquarters:

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