Developmental Consultant (Bilingual English/Spanish - Boca Raton)

The Childrens Place At Home Safe; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Free health insurance

Life insurance

AFLAC plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Healthy Beginnings South in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Developmental Consultant to coordinate family services for children birth through age five within Palm Beach County. The role involves screening and assessment to determine eligibility and providing parental education and system navigation in the community.

The position requires fieldwork with daytime, evening, and weekend flexibility to accommodate family schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of two years in child welfare, prevention, or related field.
• Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess children up to age five and families using approved tools.
• Analyze data from screenings to determine appropriate services.
• Identify risks and client needs through assessments and screenings.
• Conduct home visits or community visits with families.
• Provide services after school, evenings, or weekends to fit schedules.
• Record all activities, referrals, and visits to supervisor daily.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Healthy Beginnings South - Boca Raton - Boca Raton, FL 33487

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $21.98 - $23.90 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Position Overview

The Developmental Consultant (DC) is responsible for coordinating family services for assigned clients within the Healthy Beginnings system of care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening and assessment to determine program eligibility; parental education, system navigation, collaborating with Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency (HB/EA) and community agencies; and providing referrals and linkages to services for families with children ages birth through age 5 within Palm Beach County. This position will provide services in the field and requires flexibility with daytime and evening hours to accommodate client schedules.

Here’s what the job involves

• Provide Screening and Assessment services for children through age five (5) and/or their families utilizing approved assessment tools.
• Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data; identifies and recommends appropriate services to system participants.
• Identify risk, protective factors, and client needs through designated assessments and/or second level screening tools.
• Conduct visits with families in their homes or other designated locations within the community.
• Ensure flexibility and accessibility to families by accommodating appointments after school, in the evenings and/or on the weekends when families may be more available.
• Record and reports appointments, referrals, home visits, and all other work related Healthy Beginnings Program activities to supervisor on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferably in a field such as social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.
• Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed
• Must be 21 years or older
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)

Benefits Offered

• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
• FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!
• Company-paid life insurance
• Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus program