Developmental Specialist: Early Intervention

As a Developmental Specialist, this position is responsible for delivering home- and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays, as well as their families, in both home and community settings. The Developmental Specialist partners closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that services are individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Through this collaborative approach, the family's priorities, needs, culture, and values are at the forefront of service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the child's developmental status
• Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families
• Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying, objectives, outcomes and strategies related to the child’s development
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as required by PDC and DPH
• Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
• Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and required timelines are followed
• Provide supportive professional assistance to families
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child
• Able to effectively manage required EICS data entry in home setting
• Keeping all records timely and updated in EICS as required by PDC and DPH requirements

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally appropriate services.
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundary standards.
• Ability to manage DPH designed client database after appropriate training has been completed
• Adhere to all Department of Health Early Intervention Operational Standards including but not limited to: Maintaining accurate and timely records of services provided, including thorough documentation of client progress and related activities, to support effective service delivery and compliance
• Proven experience contributing successfully within a collaborative team environment
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications, or the willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment
• Must be able to pass Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & background checks
• Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand up from the floor unassisted,
• Ability to navigate various home environments, including climbing stairs and maneuvering through narrow spaces

Preferred Skills or Experience:

• Recent experience with infants, toddlers and families (within last 1- 3)
• Bilingual/Bicultural

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000