Educational Diagnostician II

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Diagnostician II (NS) position is with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Well-Being. The role conducts developmental evaluations for birth to three, assessing eligibility for infant-toddler supports and determining family needs for early intervention services.

Qualified candidates will have experience in developmental evaluations, working with young children and families, and generating clear assessment reports.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of early childhood development and conditions that lead to developmental delays/disabilities.
• Experience conducting functional developmental evaluations using standardized instruments for young children who may have delays or disabilities.
• Experience interacting with and establishing rapport with families of young children.
• Experience in writing and interpreting assessment reports for families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations for 0 to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program.
• Assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services.
• Travel within the CDSA catchment area is required.

Skills

Developmental evaluations

Early intervention knowledge

Family engagement

Report writing

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Educational Diagnostician II (NS) Position Number 60040665 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

As a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team the Educational Diagnostician II conducts developmental evaluations of 0 to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services.

Who are we?

• The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their Children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.
• Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

Be Part of Early Intervention:

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Starting Salary: $52,592 - $54,592

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of early childhood development and conditions that lead to developmental delays/disabilities.
• Experience conducting functional developmental evaluations using standardized instruments for young children who may have delays or disabilities.
• Experience interacting with and establishing rapport with families of young children.
• Experience in writing and interpreting assessment reports for families.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable):

• Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end 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 and 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. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental 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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

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.