Infant Development Specialist - Family-Centered Care

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Richmond; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational and training opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association invites applications for an Infant Development Program Consultant. The role delivers home-based support to infants from birth to three years, partnering with families to promote development and meaningful participation.

The successful candidate will hold a related university degree, have experience in early intervention, and demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and teaching skills. A flexible schedule and CRM familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• University Degree in area directly related to child development.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in early intervention.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of early intervention, family centered practice, and community living sector.
• Superior written/oral communication, coordination, counselling, and teaching skills.
• Preference for Post-Secondary Diploma in Infant Development from UBC.
• Flexible schedule to meet families' needs.
• Understanding of and use of a CRM database

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services to infants birth to three years with developmental delays or risk of delays.
• Assist families to optimize their child’s development and participation in activities.
• Collaborate with the broader support team and caregivers to implement strategies.

Skills

Written communication

Coordination

Counselling

Teaching

Flexible schedule

Education

University degree in child development

Post-secondary diploma in Infant Development (UBC preferred)

Tools

CRM database

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Association invites applications for an Infant Development Program Consultant. The role delivers home-based support to infants from birth to three years, partnering with families to promote development and meaningful participation.

The successful candidate will hold a related university degree, have experience in early intervention, and demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and teaching skills. A flexible schedule and CRM familiarity are preferred.