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Developmental Specialist - MEDState of Idaho • Boise, ID, United States
Developmental Specialist - MED

Developmental Specialist - MED

State of Idaho • Boise, ID, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

  • THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

This position will provide case coordination for children in the Developmental Disabilities Program accessing Family Directed Services (FDS). Developmental Specialists in the FDS program have reported that they enjoy making a difference in the lives of Idaho children in the FDS Program, working in a positive, supportive environment and culture, work-life balance free from an on-call schedule and billable hours, sharing knowledge while learning with a variety of team members across the state from different professional backgrounds.

This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS :

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to :

  • We have one of the (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
  • benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time / 30+ hours per week)
  • 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Wide variety of training opportunities
  • Some positions offer flexible hours and / or telecommuting
  • available through medical provider
  • Additional information related to benefits and / or State programs can be found here :

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

  • Process all required plan paperwork and documents for Family Directed Services (FDS) according to IDAPA rule and federal requirements.
  • Provide training for families choosing the FDS Option for their child's developmental disabilities budget.
  • Conduct Support Broker trainings and facilitating Support Broker exams for the FDS Option.
  • Provide additional trainings to Support Brokers on various requested topics relating to their job duties as Support Brokers.
  • Analyze and interpret assessments to authorize services in compliance with program rules.
  • Communicate professionally with families, case managers and Support Brokers through letters, e-mails and by phone regarding the FDS program and youth in that program.
  • Use clear, concise, and legally defensible written communication.
  • Utilize a variety of computer programs to process FDS plans, including Microsoft Office, Adobe and other PDF editors, and WebEx.
  • Attending ongoing meetings and trainings with the FDS team and larger Children's DD Program team.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

  • A college degree (bachelor's or master's) in special education, psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy occupational therapy, social work or other closely related curriculum OR Experience or a combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above. Typically gained by a s pecialized training in developmental disabilities OR at least one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities OR a combination of specialized training and experience.
  • Experience selecting, administering, and interpreting test instruments designed to assess developmental disabilities in adults and / or children. Typically gained by practicum or coursework from college degree related background dealing with the full range of assessment of adult or child developmentally disabled population OR approximately one year of experience administering assessment instruments to adults and / or children under professional supervision (could be related assessments, vocational, residential, or psychosocial test instruments).
  • Experience making oral presentations. Typically gained by approximately six months of work experience where making oral presentations, conducting workshops, or seminars to groups as a regular part of the job OR the successful completion of a three credit speech or communication college-level course OR regular participation with a Toastmaster group where it was required to develop and present several speeches before a group and be critiqued.
  • Some knowledge of training methods. Typically gained by successful completion of 16 hours of training covering communication concepts, learning styles, course design, and presentation skills OR experience presenting formal training sessions to groups (this could include "canned" presentations) and no formal training in training theory. If you gained this knowledge through experience, include in your response audience size, topics, length and frequency of training, and any experience you may have doing needs assessment, developing lesson plans, and evaluating effectiveness.
  • PLEASE NOTE : application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11 : 59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
  • If you have questions, please contact us at :

    Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

    (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

    EMAIL :

    PHONE : (208) 334-0681

    EEO / ADA / Veteran :

    The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY / TTD : 711), or email .

    Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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