What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at THE CHILDRENS PLACE AT HOME SAFE INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Healthy Beginnings - Lyons Rd Office - West Palm Beach, FL
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $42,000.00 Salary/year
Description
We are currently seeking a Developmental Support Specialist for our Healthy Beginnings-Growing Smart program. This program works to ensure children are reaching their developmental milestones and are ready for kindergarten.
Responsibilities:
The Developmental Support Specialist (DSS) will provide at least six home visits to assigned family over two years to promote parental knowledge about developmental assessment tools. These visits enable parents to independently administer the assessment, which will identify developmental concerns during early stages. The DSS will also provide referrals and linkages to further assessment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services
- Flexibility with daytime and evening hours
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
Benefits offered:
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Sick and personal days
- Shared-cost medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 403 (b)
- 403 (b) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
Salary : $42,000
