Child Development Specialist, Pediatric - Special Services (Casual 19.99 hrs) (Galveston)

    Highlights

    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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates developmental programs for infants and preschoolers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGalveston, TX

    Description

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    To provide comprehensive development programs and assessment for preschool ages.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

    • Trains parents to be facilitator of child's programs.

    • Provides case management and support to families.

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

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

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

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

    • Adheres to internal controls established for department.

    • Performs related duties as required

    • Obtaining detailed developmental, medical, and educational histories.

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

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

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

    • 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.

    • Providing ongoing consultation on educational needs between clinic visits.

    SALARY:

    Commensurate with experience.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

    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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