What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- HES
- Health Care / Social Services
- Closing at: Nov 25 2025 - 22:55 CST
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 217201 - CDR
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Child Development Specialist manages the development and implementation of all child development training, therapy, and/or technical assistance for child care providers, parents, and/or children. Manages a caseload of infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Provides developmental therapy in home and community settings. Serves as direct point of contact for families and provides information and resources.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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