Children's 1st Developmental Specialist

Description

Location: 440 Prior  Street SE, Gainesville, GA, 30501
Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants
Pay Grade: PHCW
Position: 2024-08344

Traveling is required for this position. 
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you

As an PH Developmental Specialist within the Children's 1st Program.At District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.    

Job Responsibilities

Job Description:
Under general to limited supervision provides professional nursing or community health services for infants and children in a specified geographic area. Provides developmental screenings, patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Additional/specific duties:
1. Provide developmental screening to all children, birth to age five years who have not been referred with a previously completed developmental screening.
2. Provide home visits to include assessments, parent education, developmental monitoring and developmental screening according to Children 1st model of service delivery. 
3. Refer identified infants and children to public health and community programs as appropriate. 
4. Link all foster care and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) children to health check;
5. Ensure that all children receiving services are linked to a primary healthcare provider.
6. Assure that all identified families receive Children 1st Maternal Child health (MCH) Integrated assessments according to programmatic guidelines. 
7. Refer all children with confirmed hearing loss for a genetic evaluation. 
8. Complete Healthcare Insurance Claim Form (HICF) 1500 for eligible services provide to children enrolled in Medicaid according to DSPS guidelines. 
9. Complete all necessary documentation, both written and electronic, and reporting requirements by specified deadline or as determined by Children 1st District Coordinator. 
10. Enter follow up actions, assessment, etc. into SENDSS NB.
11. Check SENDSS and/or maintain a tickler system to monitor children assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience & Qualifications:
Master's degree and eligibility to be licensed
Or
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in social service delivery.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Georgia license in Social Work (LMSW, LCSW), Professional Counseling (LPC), BSN Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
• Three to five years of experience in the provision of direct maternal, child and infant services in health care setting; OR
• Three to five years of experience in the provision of direct care in a Neonatal or Pediatric Intensive Care setting; OR
• One to two years experience in providing comprehensive in home assessments for mothers, infants, and children, or work experience in social services delivery (case management, outreach, prevention/education, etc.); OR
• Knowledge of or experience delivering services via care coordination and or home visiting.
• Experience with pediatric population and developmental milestones required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Speak, read and write Spanish

 

Additional Information

To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov.  Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system.
  
Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
 
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
 
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
  

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting).  In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.
 
As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.
 
District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.