Educational Diagnostician II

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Knowledge of early childhood development and conditions that lead to developmental delays/disabilities.

• Knowledge of and skills in administering developmental evaluation measures for use with young children who may have delays or disabilities.

• Understanding of functional assessment as it relates to the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary in order to establish rapport with children and families as well as co-workers.

• Excellent communication skills are also needed to effectively interpret assessment results and prepare written reports

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Visual Acuity Requirements:

Work requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading.

Work requires visual acuity to operate motor vehicles

Work requires visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in special education OR psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in educational testing; OR a

Bachelor's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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