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Child Development Specialist I, II, or III
- Muskogee County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Behavioral Health Clinician III
- Muskogee County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse - Family Partnership
- Cherokee County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Contracting & Acquisitions Agent I
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Speech-Language Pathologist I, II or III
- Cleveland County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Material Management Specialist II
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Licensed Practical Nurse II
- Grady County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse II
- Creek County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse III
- Lincoln County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
IIS User Support Specialist
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Violence Prevention Coordinator
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Assistant General Counsel II or III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
- Municipal or County Clerk
Speech Language Pathologist I, II, or III
- Bryan County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Immunization Field Consultant
- Woodward County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Immunization Field Consultant
- Comanche County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership
- Muskogee County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Customer Assistance Representative III
- Mayes County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Registered Nurse II - Children First
- Comanche County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Public Health Specialist I, II & III
- Custer County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
SoonerStart Early Intervention District Lead
- Cleveland County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nurse Consultant
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- Public Health
Health Facility Surveyor III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Health Facility Surveyor III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Health Facility Surveyor III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Health Facility Surveyor III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II or III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II or III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II or III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Clinical Health Facility Surveyor II or III
- Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Full Time
- GIS and Surveying
- Public Health
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Edmond, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security Engineer with Cloud Operations - 100% Remote (37)
- all cities, Oklahoma
- The Dignify Solutions, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Mcloud, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Corrections Oversight Worker
- Mcloud, Oklahoma
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Arcadia, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Mcalester, Oklahoma
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Omega, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Greenfield, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Coyle, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Crescent, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Meridian, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Hydro, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Noble, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Choctaw, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Technician
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Gate Attendant - Part Time
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Trinity Woods, formerly Oklahoma Methodist Manor
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Driver
- El Reno, Oklahoma
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
LOSS PREVENTION ASSOCIATE
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Von Maur
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Tuttle, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Okarche, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Binger, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Luther, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Detective
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- TJX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Harrah, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- State of Oklahoma
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Lookeba, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II
- Boise City, Oklahoma
- State of Oklahoma
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Amber, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Calumet, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Hinton, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Security Officer Unarmed Driver Patrol
- Pryor, Oklahoma
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Shawnee Public Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Edmond, Oklahoma
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- El Reno, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Jones, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Verden, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Kingfisher, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Surveillance Officer - Ponca City
- Ponca City, Oklahoma
- Osage Casino
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Technician
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Corrections Oversight Worker
- Vinita, Oklahoma
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Newalla, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Traffic Technician I or II
- Edmond, Oklahoma
- City of Edmond, OK
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Wellston, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Chickasha, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Minco, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Remote Detection Engineer & AI Security Trainer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Pocasset, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Yukon, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Dover, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Cashion, Oklahoma
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Flagger II
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- RoadSafe Traffic
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Special Response Officer - Security
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Network Technician 2 - Altus AFB, Oklahoma with Security Clearance
- Altus, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Analyst - Remote Training & Evaluation
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Navy Surface Ship HM&E Systems Engineer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Operations Engineer - Remote
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- SitusAMC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Network Specialist 2 - Altus AFB, Oklahoma with Security Clearance
- Altus, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Exploit Developer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Cloud ISSE Lead - Secret Clearance
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Security Officer - Hospital - Okmulgee
- Okmulgee, Oklahoma
- MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Healing & Recovery Center - Muskogee
- Muskogee, Oklahoma
- MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Red Team Operator
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Intelligence Defense Mission Expert
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Housing Security Officer- 2nd Shift (3 PM-11 PM)
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City Housing Authority
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Service Desk – Service Analyst II with Security Clearance
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- NineFX
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Armed Security Officer - Tulsa Air National Guard Base
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Zona Facta
- Full Time
- Public Safety
AI Security Analyst: Train & Validate AI Defenses
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Network Specialist 1 - Altus AFB, Oklahoma with Security Clearance
- Altus, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DHS Credentialed/Experienced Background Investigator - Aurora, C Remote / Telecommute Jobs (37)
- all cities, Oklahoma
- ClearanceJobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DFIR Analyst
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Threat Analyst (Remote)
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
District Security Officer - Nights
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Engineer - AI Trainer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Network Specialist 1 - Vance AFB, Oklahoma with Security Clearance
- Enid, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Product Security Engineer - AI Trainer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Network Technician 2 - Vance AFB, Oklahoma with Security Clearance
- Enid, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Test Engineer with Security Clearance
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Summit Human Capital
- Full Time
- Federal Government
IIQ Developer with Security Clearance
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- CDW-G
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Network Specialist 2 - Vance AFB, OK with Security Clearance
- Enid, Oklahoma
- M.C. Dean
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Marine & Technical Machinery Systems Spec (37)
- all cities, Oklahoma
- Disney
- Full Time
- Federal Government
14G Instructor - Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Jobs
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- ClearanceJobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Marine Systems Engineer 100% Remote (37)
- all cities, Oklahoma
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
13B Cannon Crewmember - Weapons Systems Technician
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Army National Guard
- Part Time
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Bixby, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Mcalester, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Nuclear Engineer
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Surface Warfare Officer
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
- McAlester, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Ardmore, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Oceanographer/Meteorologist
- Ardmore, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Bixby, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Ardmore, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Registered Nurse
- McAlester, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Naval Flight Officer and Pilot
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Operations & Support
- Claremore, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms)
- McAlester, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Bomb Technician (EOD)
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- Norman, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- McAlester, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Dental Hygienist
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military

FEATURED JOBS

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Child Development Specialist I, II, or III
- Muskogee County, Oklahoma United States
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- May 29, 2026
- Full Time
Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits! The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Our Vision: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our Mission: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Our Values: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
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Job Details
- Full Time
- May 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Child Development Specialist I, II, or III

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 7

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position will be based on level of education and experience.

Level I: up to $53,000.00
Level II: up to $56,000.00
Level III: up to $61,000.00

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Muskogee - 530 S 34thStreet

Salary: up to $53,000.00 / $56,000.00 / $61,000.00 based on education and experience

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

The Child Development Specialist I / II / III is responsible for serving as an active member of the Child Guidance Team and provide direct services across the continuum of care from promotion, prevention, and intervention to families with children birth up to age 8. Child Guidance is a statewide program that promotes and supports healthy family relationships and child development.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Conducts groups and workshops to educate parents and professionals in the area of child development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose.
Conducts parent support groups
Provides developmental assessments and screenings of young children; teach parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential.
Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assists in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purpose of this program.
Provides in-service training in the areas of child development and parenting to staff at Head Starts, day care, preschool programs, or other programs, as necessary.
Provides individuals and families prevention information on topics related to parenting and child development.
Provides referrals to individuals and families to relevant services to assist in achieving goals and their well-being.
Recruits clients for child development programs through contracts with community organizations such as public health clinics, hospitals, child- care centers, civic organizations, pediatricians and the news media.
Collaborates with other community agencies as well as plans and conducts community wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral well-being of young children and families.

Participates as a member of a Child Guidance Team by staffing individual cases and groups and in developing a service plan pertaining to child development and meeting family goals.

Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents perform entry-level professional work in performing all the essential functions of a child development specialist in a training status under close supervision.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition Certification requirements:
Child Development Specialist I: Must be working towards eligibility for certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC).

Level II:

This is the career level where incumbents perform all essential functions of a child development specialist at the full performance level practicing a high degree of flexibility in developing and implementing programs to meet individual, family, and group needs.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices. Plus, one year of post-master’s experience working in the area of child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education and certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC) within one year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition Certification requirements:
Child Development Specialist II-III: If certification is not held at time of employment, the Certified Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC) must be completed within one year of employment.

Level III:

This is the specialist level where the incumbents are assigned responsibilities involving advanced level technical duties in child development. Incumbents at this level perform duties as consultant to other Child Development Specialists and may be designated lead worker.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices. Plus, two additional years of post-master’s experience working in the areas of child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition Certification requirements:
Child Development Specialist II-III: If certification is not held at time of employment, the Certified Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC) must be completed within one year of employment.

Application Requirements:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level I:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence; of the skills and techniques for childcare and guidance; of the methods and curricula of early childhood education or early childhood special education; and of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents. Ability is required to work cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child development and early intervention programs; and to teach child development and parenting skills.

Level II:

Requirements at this level include knowledge of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence; of the skills and techniques for child- care and guidance; of the methods and curricula of early childhood education or early childhood special education; and of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents. Ability is required to work cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child development and early intervention programs; and to teach child development and parenting skills.

Ability to assess children’s development and to provide educational programs to parents is required at this level.

Level III:

Requirements at this level include knowledge of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence; of the skills and techniques for child-care and guidance; of the methods and curricula of early childhood education or early childhood special education; and of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents. Ability is required to work cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child development and early intervention programs; and to teach child development and parenting skills. At this level, the ability to assess children’s development and to provide educational programs to parents is required. In addition, incumbents must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office environment with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. The provision of services remotely via telehealth may also occur. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present in the office is an essential function of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!

The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Our Vision:

Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

Our Mission:

To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

Our Values:

Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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