Special Instructor – Babies Can’t Wait
Pay Grade: K
Job Code: EDP031
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
The Northeast Health District Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) program is seeking a part-time (hourly) Child Health Educator to work with families with children aged birth to three. This position will maintain a caseload and administer developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for the BCW program.
May work some evenings and weekends. Maintains HIPAA and FERPA standards related to Privacy and Security and provides exceptional customer service.
As a Special Instructor within the Babies Can’t Wait Program at the 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide developmental evaluations and coaching activities with children and families
- Prepares reports for child’s official record and family.
- Relates results of evaluation/assessment to a multi-disciplinary team to assist in the development of specialized programming for child/family.
- This position requires extensive travel throughout the 10-county Health District to conduct home visits
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and for (4) years of program management experience
OR
Two (2) years of experience required at lower level Education Prgrm Spec 1 (EDP030) or position equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education or other closely related field. Minimum two years of experience providing service to children and families.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in special education and early childhood development
The hourly rate is $35 for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and $40 for those with a Master’s degree
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
