Child Development Specialist

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $500

Flexible Schedules & Locations

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Professional Support & Development

Eligible for Sick Time

Job summary

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services Inc. is seeking Child Development Specialists in Riverside, California, to provide quality home-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers. This role involves conducting developmental assessments and supporting families in achieving developmental goals through a parent coaching model.

Applicants should have at least a Bachelor's degree in child development or a related field, with a preference for those with early intervention experience. Competitive pay rates of $35 - $45 per hour, flexible schedules, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development or related field required.
• Master's degree required in Orange County.
• Preferred early intervention and home-based service delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and provide child development services.
• Follow each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Utilize parent coaching approach for caregiver support.
• Provide services in natural environments like homes and daycare centers.
• Write progress reports and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in child development or related field

Special Education Teaching Credential

Job description

• Competitive Rates, Based On Experience ($35 / hour - $45 / hour)
• Sign on Bonus up to $500
• Professional Support & Development
• Sunny Days is entirely paperless, utilizing electronic signatures.
• Flexible Schedules & Locations of Your Choice
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Eligible for Sick Time

Looking for a flexible, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with infants, toddlers and their families? Join our team of dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of young children by providing quality, home-based early intervention services.

Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in the area of early intervention, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. Sunny Days is a nationwide agency and has programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are multi-disciplinary, providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as child development services.

We are looking to grow our team of Child Development Specialists in your area!

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments, provide child development services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
• Follow each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
• Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build caregivers’ confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
• Provide services in the child’s natural environment, in families’ homes, daycare centers and/or other community settings.
• Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual)
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - (Master’s degree required in Orange County) in child development, early childhood, teaching or related field OR a special education teaching credential
• Early Intervention Experience Preferred
• Home-Based Service Delivery Experience Preferred
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.