Early Intervention Specialist – Child Development

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is seeking a Child Development Specialist I, II or III for the SoonerStart program in Purcell. The part-time position provides individualized and family services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, conducting screenings and supporting learning in natural settings.

The role emphasizes coaching families, developing IFSPs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, while maintaining compliant records and linking families

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in child development or related field.
• For Level II/III, 18 graduate hours in specified areas.
• Certification as CCPS within one year of employment.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Educate parents and professionals about child development.
• Collaborate with families to set goals and plans.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams for IFSPs.
• Teach parents strategies to enhance development.
• Maintain confidential records compliant with regulations.
• Provide services in child’s natural environment.
• Assist in materials selection and distribution.
• Provide referrals to relevant services.
• Coordinate with community agencies.
• Support smooth transition from early intervention.

Skills

Child development

Early intervention

Family coaching

IFSPs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in child development

Master’s degree in early childhood education

Master’s degree in developmental psychology

Master’s degree in family relations/child development

CCPS certification

Job description

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is seeking a Child Development Specialist I, II or III for the SoonerStart program in Purcell. The part-time position provides individualized and family services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, conducting screenings and supporting learning in natural settings.

The role emphasizes coaching families, developing IFSPs, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, while maintaining compliant records and linking families