Educational Diagnostician II

State of North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina seeks an Educational Diagnostician II (NS) within the Division of Child and Family Well-Being, serving the Cape Fear CDSA in the Fayetteville area. The role conducts developmental evaluations and eligibility assessments for the Infant-Toddler Program for children aged 0-3, ensuring services meet IDEA and state policies.

The position requires collaboration with families and local agencies, with travel across the designated catchment area.

Qualifications

• Experience administering developmental evaluation measures.
• Experience working with families, community organizations, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of coaching interaction styles and adult learning principles.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers and their families using research-informed practices for early intervention.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including report writing.

Skills

Developmental evaluations

Family collaboration

Coaching & adult learning

Infant/toddler experience

Report writing & communication

Education

Master's in special education or psychology

Bachelor's in special education or psychology

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Division Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title Educational Diagnostician II (NS)

Position Number 60040116

Grade NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description Of Work

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. DHHS has established a new Division of Child and Family Well-Being that focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians. This division works to ensure that North Carolina's children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. It will bring together complementary programs from the Divisions of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services to maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children's behavioral health services, and early intervention programs. The primary purpose of this position is being a member of a multidisciplinary evaluation team, the Educational Diagnostician II conducts developmental evaluations and child/family assessments for children 0-3 years to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services. Services provided through the NC ITP must be compliant with the IDEA, federal regulations, and State policies and procedures. This position is located within the catchment area of the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of The Cape Fear (Fayetteville). This position will be located and serve children in Cumberland Co and the surrounding areas (Robeson Co, Cumberland Co., Bladen Co., & Sampson Co).

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range $52,592 - $92,036

Recruitment Range $52,592 - $55,944

• Experience administering developmental evaluation measures
• Experience working with and collaborating with families, community organizations, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of coaching interaction styles and adult learning principles.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers and their families using research-informed and/or evidence-based practices for the provision of early intervention services.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including experience with report writing

Physical Requirements

Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s defined catchment area.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Applicants must submit applications by 11:59 PM the night before the closing date.

About The Division Of Child And Family Well-Being

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in educational testing.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.