Developmental Consultant (DC)

HomeSafe Florida; Lake Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Shared-cost medical and dental

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HomeSafe Florida is seeking a Developmental Consultant to provide essential screening and assessment services for children and families. This role includes conducting home visits, analyzing data, and accommodating client schedules for maximum engagement.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and at least two years of relevant experience, including bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in child welfare or related field.
• Valid Florida's driver's license is required.
• Experience with screening and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide Screening and Assessment services for children through age five.
• Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data.
• Conduct visits with families in their homes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Child development expertise

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Since 1979, HomeSafe has been a nationally accredited non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Palm Beach County's and South Florida's most vulnerable residents - victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Our mission: Creating safer, more productive lives for infants, children, young adults and families.

Here’s What The Job Involves

The Developmental Consultant will:

• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Flexible with evening availability twice a week and weekend availability twice a month to accommodate client schedules.
• Valid Florida's driver's license is required.

Benefits Offered

• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Sick and personal days
• Shared-cost medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 403 (b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program