What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist position at Tulsa Health Department?
Primarily responsible for providing individual and family services to increase child-rearing skills and foster the developmental potential of young children; participates in the development of preventive mental and public health programs.PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other related duties from being assigned when necessary:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (100% of Time):
Education: Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, developmental psychology or related field required. Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement is required.
Experience: Two years of experience in the area of child development or early childhood education preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Licenses: Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement required.INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position will be working in a clinic setting, as well as settings with various community partners, including childcare settings, preschools, and other local agencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
Direct Supervision – None
Indirect Supervision – None
Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment.
Reports to – Manager, Child Guidance
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
FLSA Status: Exempt
The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other related duties from being assigned when necessary:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (100% of Time):
- Provides developmental assessments of children, birth to eight years old; teaches parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential.
- Conducts programs to educate parents in the area of child development and parenting; develops materials and curricula for this purpose.
- Provides in-service training and consultation in the area of child development and parenting to staff at Head Start and day care programs.
- Keeps records and writes reports essential to this work; assists in the selection, preparation and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purposes of this program.
- Counsels individuals and families on Topics related to parenting and child development.
- Recruits clients for child development programs through contacts with community organizations such as public health clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, pediatricians, civic organizations and the news media.
- Prepares and maintains client charts, including progress reports, treatment plans, and billing forms; participates as a member of a team developing diagnostic and treatment programs for individual cases; confers with supervisor regarding case management.
- Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
Education: Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, developmental psychology or related field required. Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement is required.
Experience: Two years of experience in the area of child development or early childhood education preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of child development from birth through adolescence; of the skills and techniques for childcare and guidance and methods of curriculum of early childhood education; and of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents.
- Skill in working cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encouraging participation in child development programs; and in teaching child development and child rearing skills to parents.
Licenses: Certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist preferred. Certification eligibility is required. Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred; eligible for endorsement required.INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Frequent internal contact with Family Planning, Adult Health WIC, Healthy Start Initiative and Children First staff
- External contact with various community agencies
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Physical effort is required to lift and move equipment and supplies (up to 20 lbs.)
- Often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
- Some stooping, bending and squatting may be required when providing direct-client services
- Repetitive computer and telephone use
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
- Frequent communication with clients, team members and community partners
- Must be able to exchange accurate information over the phone, email, electronic medical records, and other modes of communication
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position will be working in a clinic setting, as well as settings with various community partners, including childcare settings, preschools, and other local agencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
Direct Supervision – None
Indirect Supervision – None
Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment.
Reports to – Manager, Child Guidance
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
- Must possess the ability and willingness to perform work-related travel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary : $44,270 - $53,124
