Child Development Specialist, Pediatric - Special Services (Casual 19.99 hrs) (Galveston) in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

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.