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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. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This part-time position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Nevada Early Intervention Services in Carson City, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a 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 incumbent will underfill the Developmental Specialist 3 position and will advance to the next level in the series upon recommendation of the Appointing Authority, meeting the minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance. This part-time position provides home-based specialized instruction and case management/service coordination services to children under the age of three with disabilities (that can include children with developmental delays, autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetic syndromes and prematurity) under the Part C federal regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The incumbent also serves on multi-disciplinary teams to determine program eligibility and services. Applicants selected for a Developmental Specialist position will be required to obtain an Endorsement License in Early Childhood Special Education at their own cost, within the first 3 years of employment. Experience working with children birth to five years old with developmental delays and families is a requirement of this position. This position will require up to 50% travel within the service delivery area of the Northeast region of Nevada (Lyon, Mineral, Douglas, Storey and Churchill counties). Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time:

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. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Nevada Early Intervention Services in Reno, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a 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 incumbent will underfill the Developmental Specialist 3 position and will advance to the next level in the series upon recommendation of the Appointing Authority, meeting the minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance. This position provides home-based specialized instruction and case management services to children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities (that can include children with autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetic syndromes and prematurity) under the Part C federal regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The incumbent also serves on multi-disciplinary teams to determine program eligibility and services. Applicants selected for a Developmental Specialist position will be required to obtain an Endorsement License in Early Childhood Special Education if they do not already have one. Experience working with children birth to three years old with developmental delays or disabilities and families is a requirement of this position. This position will require up to 50% travel within the service delivery area, which is primarily Washoe County. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time:

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. This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Nevada Early Intervention Services in Carson City, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a 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 incumbent will underfill the Developmental Specialist 3 position and will advance to the next level in the series upon recommendation of the Appointing Authority, meeting the minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance. This position provides home-based specialized instruction and case management/service coordination services to children birth to five years old with disabilities (that can include children with developmental delays, autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetic syndromes and prematurity) under the Part C federal regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The incumbent also serves on multi-disciplinary teams to determine program eligibility and services. Applicants selected for a Developmental Specialist position will be required to obtain an Endorsement License in Early Childhood Special Education at their own cost, within the first 3 years of employment. Experience working with children birth to five years old with developmental delays and families is a requirement of this position. This position will require up to 50% travel within the service delivery area of the Northeast region of Nevada (Lyon, Mineral, Douglas, Storey and Churchill counties). Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time:

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. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) in Elko, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a 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 incumbent will underfill the Developmental Specialist 3 position and will advance to the next level in the series upon recommendation of the Appointing Authority, meeting the minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance. The position provides service coordination for ATAP. Duties include but are not limited to, maintaining electronic paper files for children served. This entails creating care plans and case notes; ensuring program consistency; and ensuring progress is being made in accordance with the care plan. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 08/29/2019

ABOUT THE POSITION Clark County Department of Family Services is accepting applications for a Part Time Family ServicesSpecialist with experience working in a Child Welfare setting. Theideal candidate willperform a variety of duties including receiving children admitted into protective custody, conduct homes studies to asses both stability and placement options for children being adopted, provides direct services to youth, secure documentation needed to obtain medial, behavioral health, and development services. Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) is the local public agency whose role is to help keep children safe. The agency was formed in July 2002 in response to the merger of state and county child welfare services. Mission Statement Protecting children from abuse and neglect by partnering with our community to build safe, nurturing and stable families, to support family preservation when possible, to provide permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home and to ensure the well-being of children in our care. Please Note: Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas: Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Child Development, Communications, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Education, Health Science, Human Services, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, Special Educationor a related field AND two (2) years of full-time professional level experience providing protective casework/counseling services, assessments or treatment services, or performing administrative, organizational analysis or budgetary experience in a child welfare, social service, juvenile justice and/or residential setting. Must have proficient typing skills. Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation. Must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 43B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199. As indicated in NRS 432A.1773, any person hired to work in a licensed child care facility, who is responsible for the daily operations, administration or management of the child care facility must be at least 21 years of age. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. Working Conditions: Work shifts may include day, swing shift, and weekends(including Holidays). EXAMPLES OF DUTIES In the Department of Family Services (DFS), the Part-Time Family Service Specialist functions as asupport position to each unit in which it is assigned. Child Receiving/Placement - $15.00/hour - Receives children being admitted into protective custody, processes the admissions; assesses the immediate needs of children regarding physical and mental health; foster care placements for children. - Responsible for securing placements of children on their caseload, releasing/processing children coming and leaving campus, completing Inventory/Acuity screens of incoming children, attend CFTs/Court when needed. - Compilemonthly statistic reports, e-mail PC Admission/Court calendar to workers daily, email daily logs to Child Haven Leadership Staff, create and/or update well-being forms. - Enter case notes, complete PRIME screens/matches, enter service authorization, create custody letters, interact with foster parents & children, work well with co-workers, be a team player and accept criticism/feedback. Shelter - $15.00/hour - Assesses immediate factors affecting a child's immediate safety upon intake into Child Haven and implements strategies to safeguard the child. - Implements the Child Haven Active Teaching Treatment Approach (CHATTA) for behavior modification and skill development; meets weekly with assigned children to review progress on the treatment plan. -Facilitates therapeutic activities by way of various recreational, social, cultural and academic programs/activities; reads, interprets and properly administers medical instructions when needed; counsels children on adjustment problems and family and personal relationships; facilitates, supervises and documents parental and sibling visitation. Family Visitation Services - $15.00 - Provides direct services toyouth placed in Protective custodyin an out of home placement; primary purpose of this position is to facilitate scheduled family visitation in accordance with the justification found in NRS 432B.550. - Addresses the growing requirement of visitation between parents with their children and the attachment relationship with their parents; staff assigned to the Visitation program provide one on one supervision for Court Ordered supervised visit or sight supervisionfor other families. - Physically observing the visit where the visit is occurring, outside or in the visitation center. -Enter case notes within the time prescribed; responsible for contact with the caseworker if necessary to apprise them of issues observed during visitation; advise caseworker if need to refer children or families for outside services. - Maintains cleanliness of the facility at all times; provides intervention as necessary when safety is a factor; escorts visitors to and from the visitation center; is aware of child developmental stages; model appropriate parenting practices for families using the centers; supervises and documents parental and sibling visitation. MedicalCase Management/Nurse Case Management- $15.00/hour - Performs a variety of paraprofessional child welfare and protection duties to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. - Provide vital services by securing documentation needed to obtain necessary medical, behavioral health, and developmental services, provide skilled case management services to assist caseworkers, and transport and accompany child victims with behavioral, medical, and mental health needs to community medical appointments. - Complete psychotropic medical record entries, complete medical passports and perform medical passport quality assurance, and refer eligible children to Nevada Early Intervention Services. Intake & Hotline - $17.00/hour - Takes incoming phone calls or written requests from various community sources regarding potential child abuse and/or neglect complaints. - Documenting these complaint and completing written assessments of child abuse/and or neglect; interviews children, parents, family members, representatives from various agencies and others, on the phone to obtain and verify pertinent information regarding potential child abuse and neglect referrals. - Assess immediate safety needs of children to include both their physical and mental health. - Arranges for immediate response to emergency calls, immediate removal and placement of children when warranted and collaboration with various Law Enforcement agencies. Child Protective Services (CPS) & Permanency Case Management (Out of Home, In-Home and Adoptions) $17.00/hour - Provides on-going assessment of the future risk of harm to children and needed services to reduce the risks of future harm; plans for children, focusing on the goal of preserving their family, reunification, or achieving permanent placement in another family. - Provides services to families with child abuse and/or neglect issues in a variety of settings including family homes, foster care, adoptive homes, relative care and other alternative out-of-home placements. - Develops collaborative case plans with families and key parties to address barriers to child safety and revises plans with children and families; assists in meeting case plan goals and provides regular monitoring of case progress; makes referrals to community agencies and develops case strategies for short- and long-term assistance and problem resolution. - Performs crisis intervention when needed; provides various services to aid clients in promoting and achieving self-sufficiency when appropriate; assesses, secures and monitors financial resources for which clients have been deemed eligible to receive (i.e. Social Security...). - Identifies candidates for adoption planning and assists in successful case transition; conducts home studies to assess both stability and placement options for children being adopted; assists adoptive parents in understanding and supporting family connections (e.g. with siblings) of child/ren to be adopted. - Conducts post-placement visits after adoption; social summary interviews; deliver resources to parents/children, e.g. food vouchers, bus passes, drug test forms; partners with primary staff to ensure worker safety, support; completes social summary paperwork and case closures. - Supervise child/parent visits and be able to document in the UNITY system; provides transportation for parents and/or children to visit and appointments. - Transport children who have been taken into protective custody. - Completes child wellbeing and other necessary forms; obtain releases of information from parents and obtains records, i.e medical, school, other; conducts CPS and police records checks in other jurisdictions; completes Diligent Search requests; completes fingerprinting. - Enters case notes on activities that they were present for or participated in, with the exception of offender and victim investigative interviews; and conducts and documents collateral contact. Additional Responsibilities May Include: - Conducts and documents initial non victim, sibling interviews in cases involving neglect only (INV); initials non-offending parent interviews in cases involving neglect only (INV). - Testifies in court; attends court hearings; files court documents; supervises visitations; conduct follow up visits with families; assists parents in applying for services; assists in documenting results of primary workers NIA information collection. - Interviews children, parents, and family members, representatives from various agencies and others, via phone to obtain and verify pertinent information regarding potential child abuse and neglect referrals. - Screens and documents incoming phone calls from various community sources regarding potential child abuse and/or neglect complaints. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of commuting to various off-site locations in order to attend meetings or make on-site visits; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Specified positions may require mobility and stamina to assist families experiencing crisis and support child safety and well-being. Closing Date/Time:

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to assist the City's Public Works department in procuring construction related projects.The ideal candidate, through exceptional communication and organizational skills, will actively participate in the development and selection of supply sources by providing accurate and prompt market intelligence. The ideal candidate would also perform large volume purchasing of construction projects utilizing design/bid/ build, Design Build, Construction Management at Risk and CCNA relates solicitations for the City's Public Works Department. Experience in various other goods and services procurement is also a plus. Experience should include activities with a governmental agency or large business procuring a variety and volume of items.  Would you fit in?  Click here to apply. This recruitment will remain open until an adequate number of applications have been received. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.   Assists in the review of work assignments;  training and evaluating subordinate staff Consults with department personnel on procurement needs; advises on the best methods of purchasing required construction projects, goods and services; provides technical assistance Conducts product and vendor research to forecast price trends Prepares invitations to bid and requests for qualifications and requests proposals utilizing various construction related delivery methods; finalizes specifications; coordinates legal and insurance requirements; reviews and analyzes bids and proposals Participates in public sales and auctions; arranges for disposition of surplus, confiscated, and abandoned materials and equipment Prepares purchasing Commission Agenda Memos (CAM); manages the approval process Processes purchase requisitions; maintains purchase orders Administers multi-department contracts to ensure full contractor compliance Performs related work as required Special Requirements: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work. Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.                                                                                                      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:   CORE COMPETENCIES   Passion for job :  Maintains a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and self-starting approach to achieve and maintain higher levels of performance.  Lead by example to inspire employee commitment and motivation to ensure that Community Builders (employees) and neighbors (customers) experience the highest level of service and satisfaction.   Commitment to Excellence/Continuous Improvement :   Demonstrates a commitment to quality, takes pride in work, and strives to deliver the best possible results. Upholds the City's Quality Management System (QMS) through provision of consistent quality services that meet the needs and expectations of neighbors (customers) and other interested parties.   Aims to enhance neighbor satisfaction with city services by looking for opportunities to improve performance, generating ideas for improving processes, and thoroughly reviews work. Resilience, determination and innovation are all qualities essential for success.   Job Knowledge: The demonstration of specialized knowledge required to perform the job. Takes initiative in learning and implementing new concepts, technologies, and/or methods.   Customer Service Orientation :   Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.  Assists business partners and neighbors to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction and proactively seek customer feedback.   Personal Credibility: Projects self-control, confidence, and composure while managing emotions, time, energy, and performance.   Results Orientation:   Demonstrates knowledge of what results are important, and focuses resources to achieve them.   Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for outcomes.   Engagement: Care about work assignments and meets expectations for work schedules and accomplishing assignments. Shows commitment to the organization and its goals.   Communication: Speaks, writes, and listens effectively in a variety of circumstances, shares information and ideas with others.   Ethics and Integrity : Degree of trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual with consideration for the knowledge one has of the impact and consequences when making a decision or taking action.  All community builders should familiarize themselves with the City's Policy and Standards Manual (PSM) Chapter 6, Section 10, Sub Section 8 (City Employee Code of Ethics).   Teamwork: Works effectively with others to achieve business goals and objectives.  Takes steps to promote cohesiveness, collaboration and synergy with associates throughout the organization. Bridges personal, business and cultural differences to work effectively in team settings.   SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES   Attention to Detail: Demonstrates responsibility for, and handles accurately, the details associated with one's work.   Data Collection and Analysis: Monitors and collects research data to access accuracy, validity, and integrity.   Interpersonal Relations: Displaying understanding and sensitivity to needs and problems of others. Building rapport, establishing relationships and relating well to all kinds of people.  Identifies with and cares for others. Shows respect and values people and their contributions.   Judgment: Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems which can help drive the effectiveness of the department or organization.   Productivity and Work Quality: Ensures quality of work and work products match organization and department expectations.  Reviews one's own work for completeness and accuracy, seeks information or assistance when needed, and works well with other employees to provide quality work products and seeks to improve processes and practices to enhance quality and productivity.   Technical Expertise: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.   Time Management: Ability to prioritize and organize own actions to achieve targeted objectives.   SUPERVISORY / NON-SUPERVISORY COMPETENCIES   Continuous Learning: The extent to which one is able to independently determine the need for personal and professional growth, appropriately identify relevant learning opportunities, and willingly participate in such developmental opportunities.   Teamwork: Works effectively with others to achieve business goals and objectives. Takes steps to promote cohesiveness, collaboration and synergy with associates throughout the organization. Bridges personal, business and cultural differences to work effectively in team settings.       SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Established Date: 11/18/2018     Revised Date: 3/5/2019 Management Category: 4            Classification Level: Advanced FLSA: Exempt                               Classification Status: Classified Job Code: FP037                         EEO Code: 2 - Professional Pay Grade: FP08                          JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Public Administration, or another related field. Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in purchasing. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.          Preferences: Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Purchasing          professional certification   HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.  Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.  All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment. Open until sufficient applicants have applied.   An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.  To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J204 ) at time of application.   Closing Date/Time: Continuous