Child Development Specialist | Flexible, Home-Based Impact

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services Inc.; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $500

Professional Support & Development

Paperless office (electronicSignature)

Flexible schedules & locations of your

Job summary

Sunny Days of California, Inc. seeks Child Development Specialists to provide developmental assessments and family-centered coaching in infants and toddlers’ homes and their communities. Services follow IFSPs and focus on strategies to reach developmental goals.

We offer flexible schedules, paperless workflows, and professional development opportunities. A Master’s degree or teaching credential is preferred, with experience in early intervention.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments, provide child development services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
• Follow each child’s 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)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in child development/early childhood or related field OR special education credential

Job description

Sunny Days of California, Inc. seeks Child Development Specialists to provide developmental assessments and family-centered coaching in infants and toddlers’ homes and their communities. Services follow IFSPs and focus on strategies to reach developmental goals.

We offer flexible schedules, paperless workflows, and professional development opportunities. A Master’s degree or teaching credential is preferred, with experience in early intervention.