Bilingual Child Development Specialist (0–5) – Early Intervention

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer match retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Child Development Specialist to perform developmental screenings and assessments for children 0–5 years old, and provide early intervention services within the Pediatric Developmental Services team. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and community partners, documentation, and adherence to program guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, coordinating with regional centers, and delivering services across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with infants and 0-5 population is required.
• CPR certification (AHA HealthCare Provider) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental screenings and curriculum-based assessments for children ages 0–5 years.
• Interpret results and communicate findings, recommendations, and anticipatory guidance to families.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and Home Activity Plans.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and Regional Center staff across sites.
• Document all clinical activities accurately within required timeframes.
• Meet productivity, access, and quality benchmarks set by the department.
• Travel between clinic sites as needed to provide services.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Psychology, Education, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Child Development Specialist to perform developmental screenings and assessments for children 0–5 years old, and provide early intervention services within the Pediatric Developmental Services team. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and community partners, documentation, and adherence to program guidelines.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, coordinating with regional centers, and delivering services across