Developmental Specialist 1-A

NM School for the Deaf • Santa Fe, NM

2d • $20 - $39

About The Position

The New Mexico School for the Deaf provides a home intervention program for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children ages 0-6 through the Early Intervention (EI) Department. The Developmental Specialist providing this service is responsible for maintaining contacts/home visits and working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan/ Individualized Service Plan (IFSP/ISP) under Part C of IDEA. Additionally, the Developmental Specialist provides documentation of intervention activities that include, but are not limited to: contact logs, ongoing assessment information, and Individualized Family Service Plan/ Individualized Service Plan Updates. Resources, mentoring, monitoring, and support are provided by Regional Coordinators and other EI staff. It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and the general public.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn American Sign Language required.
• Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement.
• Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity.
• Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to think independently, solve problems and work with the whole team.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Manages competing demands.
• Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
• Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• employee is occasionally required to drive for long periods of time; stand; walk and sit.
• employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Possession of or ability to acquire a Developmental Specialist 1-A certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Early Childhood desired.
• Experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Deaf Mentor trained preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and implements content-rich home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP/ISP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines.
• Ensures early intervention services and documentation is in compliance with state and federal laws mandates, and standards.
• Maintains direct service delivery caseload with fidelity regarding timelines, paperwork, and content.
• Engages family and child in ongoing assessment and evaluation in order to appropriately address next steps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree