Child Development Specialist

TheraCare New Jersey; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

TheraCare New Jersey is looking for a dynamic Child Development Specialist (CDS) to provide developmental intervention to children up to 3 years old with various developmental delays. This position allows professionals to work flexibly in different settings, promoting the developmental growth of children.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of experience with young children with disabilities. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with children ages birth-3 with disabilities or developmental delays.
• 6 credits in early childhood development and/or special education is also acceptable.
• Ability to liaise with professionals across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental intervention to children with various developmental delays.
• Work in a variety of settings and promote developmental growth.
• Collaborate with families, communities, and professionals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health/human service/education

Job description

Overview

For more than 25 years, TheraCare has been dedicated to setting the standards for excellence for multi-service healthcare, developmental and educational programs. Our philosophy reflects professionals working collaboratively with families, communities and children to maximize each child’s potential.

Responsibilities

We are seeking dynamic Child Development Specialists (CDS) looking for a comprehensive and rewarding experience. In this role, you will provide developmental intervention (DI) to children up to 3 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits (medical/dental/401(k)/vision/ESOP/tuition reimbursement)
• Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you
• Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis informing session
• Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
• Caseload clustered in geographic area of your choice
• Work/life balance and autonomy - flexible schedules
• Semi-monthly pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education field, as well as at least one year of professional experience with children ages birth – 3 with disabilities or developmental delays OR at least 6 credits in early childhood development and/or special education. Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail regarding report submission, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals in various disciplines and at different levels in order to best advocate for needs of children and be willing to travel to various settings for service provision.