Child Development Specialist: Early Intervention & Coaching

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami Department of Psychology is recruiting a part-time Child Development Specialist in Miami, FL to evaluate and support children and their families. You will work with parents, educators, and therapists to design goals and direct interventions, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with licensing and university policies.

The role involves implementing evidence-based coaching, conducting screenings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support IFSP outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with children with delays or disabilities.
• FL Department of Education Teacher eligibility or professional certificate, or Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy, and consultation services.
• Implements services and activities for children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators.
• Delivers consultation services to parents, caregivers, teachers, and community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations.
• Assists children with physical, social, and behavioral needs.
• Maintains effective communications with parents.
• Preserves confidentiality while communicating with parents and other departments about individual children and family needs and progress.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are complied with at all times.
• Inputs patient data into appropriate computer systems in a timely manner.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Experience with delays or disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field

Job description

University of Miami Department of Psychology is recruiting a part-time Child Development Specialist in Miami, FL to evaluate and support children and their families. You will work with parents, educators, and therapists to design goals and direct interventions, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with licensing and university policies.

The role involves implementing evidence-based coaching, conducting screenings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support IFSP outcomes and