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

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.