Child Development Specialist, Pediatric - Special Services (Casual 19. 99 hrs) (Galveston)

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field or equivalent and one year related experience.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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To provide comprehensive development programs and assessment for preschool ages.  

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates developmental programs for infants and preschoolers.

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  Trains parents to be facilitator of child's programs.

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  Provides case management and support to families.

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  Functions as a part of an interdisciplinary team in assessment and planning for children.

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  Determines if program objectives are being met and recommends testing to measure effectiveness of instructions.

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  Provides case management and family documentation through reports, case files, and other related records.

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  Participates in overall project work plan and project evaluation/quality assurance efforts.

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  Adheres to internal controls established for department.

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  Performs related duties as required

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  Obtaining detailed developmental, medical, and educational histories.

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  Educating and supporting families on special education processes, services, and advocacy.

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  Assisting families with school enrollment and access to Early Childhood Special Education and other school-based services.

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  Supporting parents in navigating school systems and securing appropriate educational accommodations and resources.

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  Facilitating communication and information-sharing among families, schools, healthcare providers, and the Special Education Navigator to ensure children receive educational services appropriate to their needs.

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  Providing ongoing consultation on educational needs between clinic visits.

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SALARY:

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Commensurate with experience.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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