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Opportunities at the CDHD

The University of Idaho, Center on Disabilities and Human Development is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Candidates who are qualified for any of the listed positions are encouraged to apply.

Browse the following opportunities at the CDHD or search current job openings for faculty, staff, and students at the University of Idaho through the Human Resources website.

Current job openings

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Self-Advocate Train the Trainer Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Idaho Living Well Coordinator and project partners to:

a) recruit people with disabilities to become trainers,
b) create and/or organize curriculum materials,
c) facilitate train-the trainer sessions,
d) develop a strong cadre/ team of trainers,
e) supervise training events,
f) provide on-going feedback and coaching to trainers and trainer teams, and
g) based on training evaluation data—revise curriculum materials and mode of delivery.

The self-advocate train-the-trainer model uses a strength-based approach that supports each person’s unique talents by adjusting training methods to best meet their learning styles. The Self-Advocate Train the Trainer Coordinator will embed the strength-based approach with both the trainers and audiences. This is a part-time temporary position funded through the Idaho Living Well Project through September 30, 2023 with the potential for longer-term employment.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002783P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Lead Regional Quality Child Care Consultant, in collaboration with the Assistant Director, is responsible for assuring that the assigned regional office staff meet the goals of the IdahoSTARS program.

The Lead Consultant is responsible for oversight of their assigned region including daily on-site supervision of regional office staff; ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures; providing consultation services (site visits) to child care providers; providing technical assistance to child care providers and utilizes an early childhood coaching approach; recruiting IdahoSTARS qualified trainers to participate in the Idaho STARS training system; providing resources to child care providers and registry participants; and providing leadership in the development and completion of community outreach events and opportunities in order to increase awareness of the value of quality care and education.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002900P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Community Advisory Committee Coordinator recruits new members from across the state to participate on the committee for three-year terms; provides orientation training to new members; organizes meetings and meeting materials; communicates regularly with CAC members in between meetings about events and activities occurring at the CDHD, national and state policy updates, and to solicit input on CDHD activities.

The coordinator monitors the CAC budget and plans all travel and meeting arrangements, prepares meeting materials with the support of other CDHD staff; and facilitates all CAC meetings; maintains all CAC files and organizes CAC membership terms. The CAC coordinator participates in the statewide Disability Advocacy Network of Idaho (DANI) supporting disability policy fellows and statewide policy activities. The CAC coordinator also maintains a seat on the Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities (CID) and communicates regularly with the CDHD director about key policy issues and provides recommendations regarding disability policy direction.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002923P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Professional Development (PD) Specialist, under the direction of the Training Office Coordinator, helps support the goals of the IdahoSTARS project with English and Spanish development and delivery of early childhood professional development opportunities that are equitable, research-based, and demonstrate best-practices for child care providers serving children birth to 12 years old in Idaho. The PD Specialist is responsible for developing early childhood curriculum and technical assistance modules in English and Spanish, delivering professional development opportunities in English and Spanish, and training staff and trainers on developed materials.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002925P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

Under the direction of the IdahoSTARS Director, the IdahoSTARS Assistant Director is responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of assigned early care and education quality goals with a primary focus on advancing social and emotional quality improvement activities in early childhood settings. This position serves as a member of the IdahoSTARS leadership team. In partnership with the other IdahoSTARS Assistant Directors, this position will lead assigned strategic activities, to include development of strategic objectives, project management, contract monitoring, budgeting, supervision and oversight of project staff and contractors, and evaluation reporting.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002394P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

This position coordinates program evaluation activities for the IdahoSTARS project – a statewide collaborative project between the University of Idaho’s Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD), the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

The IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator will design and implement evaluation plans, create evaluation documents and measurement tools, gather and organize evaluation data, create evaluation reports, and assist the IdahoSTARS leadership team with corresponding program improvement and outreach activities.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002946P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Resource Specialist, under the direction of the Lead Consultant, supports and maintains ongoing contact with child care providers with a focus on communicating current rules governing child care licensing and for continued participation as an ICCP provider.

This position maintains up to date provider information contributing to the Local Market Rate data. The Resource Specialist offers referrals to parents seeking child care and maintains confidentiality of all clients. Assures accurate data is maintained in the IdahoSTARS RISE database, supports overall function of the regional office and maintains regional lending library.

The Resource Specialist works collaboratively with the IdahoSTARS statewide team, supports regional office functions, provides communication to families, child care programs and communities in assigned regions with exceptional customer support.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003001P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V