Early Intervention Specialist

Within the Bureau of Professional Development organizes and supports the work related to early intervention (EI) learning and the early intervention comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD):

Collaborates across child and family serving program areas and state agencies to coordinate the development of state sponsored courses based on theories of adult learning; Collaborates across child and family serving program areas and state agencies to coordinate requirements and development of learning management systems and registration systems; Ensures compliance with federal requirements around CSPD & credentialing of qualified EI personnel that aligns with Ohio’s Early Childhood Core Key Competencies (CKC), Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC), Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) & other early childhood professional practice organizations; Works with the EI Team, stakeholders & others to conduct biannual Professional Development (PD) needs assessment & develop a written CSPD plan with stakeholder feedback; Serves as direct contact for day-to-day activities with vendors related to early intervention and special education and professional learning; Reviews, approves & denies applications for training Professional Development Units (PDUs); Creates/updates guidance and resource tools for the internal development of high quality professional learning; Serves as the instructional design lead for course development; Provides technical assistance through verbal and written formats for internal and external professional learning development; Maintains detailed records for professional learning lifecycles; Demonstrates a working knowledge of early intervention and special education best practices; Leads the design of new courses and oversees their development to ensure quality of content and delivery; Researches, compiles data, analyzes, reviews, interprets and completes reports regarding the trainings provided; and creates and provides training to Department staff on course creation within the Learning Management System.

Within the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, works to ensure professional learning includes the implementation of adult learning theory:

Identifies, develops and implements quality professional learning opportunities by collaborating with subject matter experts as the instructional design lead during all phases of training and development for new and redeveloped early care and education courses; Ensures professional learning initiatives promote the improvement of practice of early intervention and special education professionals; Catalogs all available professional learning experiences created and/or required by the Department; Establishes internal policies and protocol for collaborating with stakeholders in the identification, creation and implementation of identified professional learning experiences; Design opportunities for stakeholder input and feedback to evaluate professional learning experiences; Implement data systems to manage work and document stakeholder input; Creates/updates guidance and resource tools for the most effective use of the Department’s Learning Management System as a means for engaging learners in an online learning system and a hybrid professional learning system (online and face-to-face); Designs and delivers internal training related to usage of the Department’s Learning Management System, as needed and in various formats; Creates technical and instructional design development criteria based on research and ensures professional development standards are met; and manages currently published courses, the process for updating courses and ensures that courses are aligned to evidence-based practices.

Performs other duties as assigned:

Remains current on early intervention and special education research and evidence based practices, adult professional learning theories and online learning systems by attending professional conferences and workshops; Travels statewide for presentations, conferences, trainings, and meetings.

About us\:

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.

At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth Ohio.gov.

Hybrid Work Details:

Subject to DCYs teleworking policy and an approved teleworking agreement, this position is eligible to work from a remote location on a hybrid basis. The selected applicant may be required to complete initial trainings prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by DCY’s Deputy Director of Human Resources and management, subject to the conditions outlined in the agency policy and teleworking agreement.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Supplemental Information:

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 13 (step 1, currently $31.86 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Section 5123\: 2-5-05, 4 yrs. paid work experience as a certified/licensed part c early intervention service provider or supervisor in accordance with 34 CFR 303.13 (c); must be able to provide own transportation.

Job Skills: Education

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.