What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Specialist position at cayugacenters?
Job Description:
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST
Earn $45,760 annually
Location: Treasure Coast, FL
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About the Program and Position:
HealthySteps is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary pediatric primary care program that promotes nurturing parenting and healthy development for babies and toddlers. HealthySteps provides support to families where they are most likely to access it - the pediatrician’s office. Data shows that nearly all families take their babies to see the pediatrician, this gives HealthySteps the opportunity to reach the highest number of babies and toddlers. The HealthySteps approach means the entire practice works as a team to strengthen the relationship between families and the practice and support strong parent/child attachment.
Cayuga Centers seeks a highly organized and motivated Developmental Specialist for the HealthySteps (DOH) program in Treasure Coast. The Developmental Specialist works under the supervision of the HealthySteps Program Manager.
How you get to use your skills…
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Conduct individual, family, and group training sessions with parents and their children ages 0-6 and teenage parents, as determined by the program
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Complete documentation that is of high quality, follows agency policies and grant requirements, and submit it within the given deadlines
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Market the program in the community to help expand services within the program
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Responsible for identifying, obtaining, and maintaining sites to implement program services (with approval from the program supervisor)
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Attend and collaborate with community meetings/events/fairs
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Identify locations for and facilitate presentations to recruit clients for the program
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Participate in weekly individual/group supervision or as agreed upon with the program supervisor
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Complete all required training within the given deadline
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Collect and tabulate measurement tools as defined by the grant
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Collect demographic and other data and submit within the given deadlines
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Coordinate referrals for clients for services not covered by the grant when indicated
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Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
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Perform all agency activities, job duties and responsibilities, and related agency activities with respect and appreciation for the persons served, including the diversity of cultures, traditions, and practices
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Maintain good working relationships among co-workers and administrative staff
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Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule: Exempt
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Regular hours entail 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
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Must be flexible to meet program needs
Salary : $45,760
