Child Development Specialist

sunnydays; San Leandro (CA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Paperless system

Direct deposit

Medical benefits (Part-Time)

Flexible locations

Job summary

Sunny Days of California, Inc. seeks a dedicated Child Development Specialist to work with infants and toddlers in home-based early intervention across California.

You will conduct developmental assessments, follow IFSPs, and coach families using the Parent Coaching Model to build caregiver skills, with sessions in homes and community settings.

The role offers flexible schedules, location options, competitive pay of $45–$55 per hour, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or credential preferred/required (Orange County only).
• Early Intervention experience preferred.
• Home-based service delivery experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and provide child development services using the Parent Coaching Model.
• Follow each child’s IFSP and partner with families to reach developmental goals.
• Use family-centered parent coaching to build caregiver confidence and skills.
• Deliver services in the child’s natural environment (homes, daycare, community settings).
• Provide re-assessments and write bi-annual progress reports.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Early intervention experience

Home-based service delivery

Education

Master’s degree or credential in related field

Job description

Child Development Specialist

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($45 / hour - $55 / hour)
• Sign on Bonus up to $500
• Professional Support & Development
• Create your Own schedule
• Sunny Days is entirely paperless, utilizing electronic signatures.
• Flexible Schedules & Locations of Your Choice
• Eligible for direct deposit
• Medical Benefits Available to Part-Time Employees

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:

• Master’s degree preferred/ required (for Orange County only) 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.