Child Development Specialist

DescriptionPrimarily responsible for providing individual and family services to increase child-rearing skills and foster the developmental potential of young children; participates in the development of preventive mental and public health programs. Examples of DutiesPrincipal Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other related duties from being assigned when necessary: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (100% of Time): Provides developmental assessments of children, birth to eight years old; teaches parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential.

Conducts programs to educate parents in the area of child development and parenting; develops materials and curricula for this purpose. Provides in-service training and consultation in the area of child development and parenting to staff at Head Start and day care programs. Keeps records and writes reports essential to this work; assists in the selection, preparation and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purposes of this program. Counsels individuals and families on Topics related to parenting and child development.

Recruits clients for child development programs through contacts with community organizations such as public health clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, pediatricians, civic organizations and the news media. Prepares and maintains client charts, including progress reports, treatment plans, and billing forms; participates as a member of a team developing diagnostic and treatment programs for individual cases; confers with supervisor regarding case management. Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. Performs other duties as required and assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations. Qualifications/SpecificationsTypical QualificationsEducation:

Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, developmental psychology or related field required. Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement is required. Experience: Two years of experience in the area of child development or early childhood education preferred. Knowledge And SkillsKnowledge of child development from birth through adolescence; of the skills and techniques for childcare and guidance and methods of curriculum of early childhood education; and of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents.

Skill in working cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encouraging participation in child development programs; and in teaching child development and child rearing skills to parents. Licenses: Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement required. Supplemental InformationInternal And External Working RelationshipsFrequent internal contact with Family Planning, Adult Health WIC, Healthy Start Initiative and Children First staffExternal contact with various community agenciesPhysical EffortPhysical effort is required to lift and move equipment and supplies (up to 20 lbs.

)Often sitting or standing for prolonged periodsSome stooping, bending and squatting may be required when providing direct-client servicesRepetitive computer and telephone useAbility to receive detailed information through oral communicationFrequent communication with clients, team members and community partnersMust be able to exchange accurate information over the phone, email, electronic medical records, and other modes of communicationWORKING CONDITIONS: Position will be working in a clinic setting, as well as settings with various community partners, including childcare settings, preschools, and other local agencies. Supervisory Responsibility/AccountabilityDirect Supervision – NoneIndirect Supervision – NoneBudget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment.

Reports to – Manager, Child GuidanceSpecial ConditionsMust maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulationsMust possess the ability and willingness to perform work-related travelFLSA Status: ExemptWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. See below for more details or visit our benefit page Benefits | Tulsa Health Department (tulsa-health. org):

Competitive Salary Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays) Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month Extended Sick Leave (ESL) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer* Accident Plan Hospitalization Plan Supplemental and Whole Life Plans Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans Public Service Loan Forgiveness Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period. Investment Benefits (e. g. , 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).

Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement Employee Assistance Program Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program Promotional Opportunities Flex Plan Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program. Details available here