Special Instructor-Babies Can't Wait
Description
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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
The Northeast Health District's Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is seeking a part-time (hourly) Special Instructor to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their families. This position maintains a caseload, conducts developmental evaluations to determine program eligibility, and partners with families to promote children's developmental growth and success.
Hourly Rate
• $35.00/hour
• $40.00/hour for candidates with a master’s degree.
Work Schedule
• Part-time, hourly position working up to 25 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for the Babies Can't Wait program.
• Provide developmental assessments, family coaching, and early intervention activities for children and their families.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and provide ongoing support and follow-up services.
• Prepare evaluation reports and maintain accurate documentation for the child's official record and the family.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans and specialized programming for children and families.
• Travel extensively throughout the Northeast Health District's 10-county service area to provide home-based early intervention services.
• Maintain HIPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service while building positive relationships with children, families, community partners, and team members.
• May work occasional evenings and weekends to meet program needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social, Behavioral, or Biological Sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two (2) years of experience providing early intervention services to young children and their families.
• Experience conducting developmental evaluations and developmental assessments.
• Experience providing family coaching and parent education.
• Experience in early intervention, special education, and early childhood development, or a related field.
• Home visitation experience preferred.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
A Valid Driver's License And Reliable Transportation Are Required.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Benefits
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.
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