Child Development Specialist

Therappy; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Drive time reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Maxima Therapy is hiring a Child Development Specialist to provide in-home and daycare-based therapy for children from birth to 3 years with developmental delays. You will deliver individualized services, participate in treatment planning, and document progress with a focus on family education and collaboration with the clinical team.

The role requires a flexible schedule, reliable transportation, and CPR/ TB compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with developmentally delayed children and/or a degree in related field.
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus.
• CPR certification and current TB test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 therapy in clients' homes or daycare centers.
• Provide parent education, training, and support.
• Collaborate with other clinicians to ensure quality of care.
• Develop treatment plans and take session notes; submit progress reports on time.

Skills

Parent education

Team collaboration

Session notes

Communication skills

Multilingual (plus)

Education

Related field degree

Job description

Are you interested in joining a fun and collaborative organization devoted to helping children overcome challenges? We are currently looking to hire a Child Development Specialists to join our therapy team. The position entails a flexible work schedule, providing individual services to children from birth to 3 years of age with varying delays at clients homes and/or daycare.

We offer competitive rates of up to $35 per hour*, Drive time, mileage and toys reimbursement. We also have an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a flexible schedule.

Schedule:

• We use proprietary software and AI for clinician-client matching
• Clinicians have autonomy to select clients
• Client selection can occur at clinicians convenience

Duties:

• 1:1 treatment in clients homes or daycare centers
• Provide parent education, training, and support
• Collaborate with other clinicians as needed/requested to ensure quality of care
• Develop treatment plans, take session notes, submit progress reports in a timely manner
• Previous experience working with developmentally delayed children and/or a degree in related field
• Positive, high energy, enthusiastic, and flexible demeanor
• Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and a valid drivers license
• Proof of immunization records, CPR certification, and current, negative TB test
• Strong work ethic, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; team-oriented
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Therapy activities may require playing on the floor or settings where the furniture is child-sized
• Careful attention to the safety of the client and surroundings is required
• Sudden and quick movements may be required
• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting,
• Reaching above the head, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sustained physical activity may be required for up to 60 minutes

*Pay Rate: The professional rate for this position is up to $35/hr for time spent in sessions providing therapy services directly to the consumer; drive time and mileage reimbursement will be compensated at the applicable minimum wage and mileage reimbursement rate. The actual wage rate offered will vary based on several key factors including, but not limited to, the candidates skill set, proficiency in relevant languages, years of professional experience, and the geographical location of the candidate.

Maxima Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and the regulatory requirements applicable to our business.