Child Development Specialist

TheraCare New Jersey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits including semi-monthly payments

Strong supervision model

Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis Intro Training Session

Clinical resources for professional growth

Flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

TheraCare New Jersey is seeking a dynamic Child Developmental Specialist to provide home-based services to children up to 3 years old with developmental delays in various counties in New Jersey. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of professional experience with young children.

This role includes responsibilities such as delivering early intervention services and collaborating with professionals across disciplines to advocate for children’s needs, with flexible schedules and professional development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail regarding report submission.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to children up to 3 years old with developmental delays.
• Deliver early intervention within the home.
• Liaise and collaborate with professionals across disciplines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Collaborative skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in health, human services or education

6 credits in early childhood development and/or special education (if degree is in another field)

Job description

Required: 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 and developmental delays.

TheraCare is seeking a dynamic Child Developmental Specialist for home-based services in one of the following areas in New Jersey: Atlantic, Camden, Burlington, Bergen, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean & Somerset counties.

Responsibilities

In this role, the Child Development Specialist will provide treatment to children up to 3 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings. Provide early intervention within the home.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive compensation and benefits including semi-monthly payments
• Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you
• Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis Intro Training 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
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonuses
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

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.

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.

If College Degree is in another field of study, candidates must have at least 6 credits in early childhood development and/or special education.

For more than 30 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.

TheraCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.