• Job Description

  Req#: 4599142
  The FIPP Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist is responsible for developing resources (implementation tools, courses, and publications) to improve early intervention practitioners’ use of evidence-based practices. Developing implementation tools includes working with a team of researchers and practitioners to conceptualize, design, and test the efficacy of the resources. Implementation tools and materials can include paper-based or electronic media such as booklets, guides, infographics, layout projects, web-based courses, web-pages, webinars, training videos, etc.
  
  The FIPP Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist is responsible for working in partnership with other members of the research and service delivery team to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative model demonstration projects based on theoretical and conceptual knowledge and research-based evidence. This position is responsible for coordinating projects including development of goals, activities, timelines, staff assignments and responsibilities, and identification of necessary resources to carry out the projects.
  
  The Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist may also conduct trainings and presentation to disseminate resources, provide professional development to assist with practitioner utilization of practices or innovations and conducts presentation and trainings at local or national conferences and/or meetings. The Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist provides technical assistance to professionals and FIPP and in early childhood and family support programs outside of FIPP that are adopting evidence-based practices related to early childhood education and early childhood special education.
  
  
  This posting is hiring multiple positions.
  
  
  This is a re-post of position 60048800. All applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.
  
  Salary Grade NC13 ; Recruitment Range $48,222.00 - $84,388.00
  
  FILLD - Positions 60048800 - Monday - Friday, 1st shift (8:00a - 5:00p) with some variation
  60048802- Monday - Friday, 1st shift (8:00a - 5:00p) with some variation
  
  
  About the Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP):
  
  The Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. FIPP is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to (1) promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting and strengthening families in ways that enhance their growth and well-being; and (2) promote the dissemination of research, resources and professional development opportunities to improve the delivery of services to families and children.
  
  
  About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:
  
  The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.
  
  The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
  
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  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.
  
  
  This position requires:
  
  • Knowledge and skills in qualitative or quantitative research design, program development, program evaluation, infant and family development, infant and family assessment, infant and family intervention, and/or early intervention.
  Management Preferences:
  
  
  • Supervision experience.
  • Writing grant proposals and manuscripts for publication experience.
  • Experience in one or more product development software or platform, such as (but not limited to) Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, Canva or other digital media authoring software, Articulate Storyline or other course authoring software, Adobe InDesign, website authoring software, learning management systems, Excel Macros, video editing software.
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution (education, special education, health sciences [e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology], sociology, social work, economics, statistics, psychology, human services, or related social science) and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
  
  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
  
  Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
  
  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
  
  Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
  
  For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-6017.
  

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