Educational Diagnostician II

Educational Diagnostician II

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Educational Diagnostician II (NS) Position Number 60040665 Grade NC14 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work As a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team the Educational Diagnostician II conducts developmental evaluations of 0 to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services.

Who are we?

• The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their Children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.
• Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. Be Part of Early Intervention: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/vimeo.com/763484978__;!!HYmSToo!bKR-e3ioODF7AtppsSxToMyZRuzOgUMkOKYu5qXRAHVoBXygUHbJZ0oiGrEIgzpiURDDN52B22h1vM281QiR0SoAVc1eqri_THq8MO3QBw$ This position will be located in the Murphy office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $52,592 -$92,036 Starting Salary: $52,592 - $54,592 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of early childhood development and conditions that lead to developmental delays/disabilities.
• Experience conducting functional developmental evaluations using standardized instruments for young children who may have delays or disabilities.
• Experience interacting with and establishing rapport with families of young children.
• Experience in writing and interpreting assessment reports for families. Physical Requirements (If Applicable):
• Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required. Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date About The Division of Child and Family Well-Being: The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits. ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and

Experience

• Equivalency Guide for details.
• Master's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in educational testing.
• OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EEO Statement
• The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.