Developmental Specialist 3 - Carson City

The Position

Developmental Specialists provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.

Under direction, incumbents perform a broad range of duties described in the series concept and may assist in program planning by developing goals and objectives, conducting needs assessments, and collecting and reporting information about the program. This is the journey level in the series.

The Aging and Disability Services Division is currently recruiting for a full time Developmental Specialist 3 position in Carson City, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Rural Regional Center (RRC).

Incumbents oversee case management services of individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions, such as, Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, etc. who live at home with their families or who are living in a supported living arrangement in the community. Within the Children's Services Program, the incumbent could work as a member of the Youth Intensive Support Services (YISS) Team as the Developmental Specialist serving children with dual diagnosis.

They will be required to form a partnership with service providers and mental health agencies. The YISS team incumbent will have knowledge of positive behavioral support; local developmental and mental health services; YISS team members have a smaller caseload size than non YISS Developmental Specialists. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and positive work settings.

We are also committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/