Developmental Consultant (Lake Worth - Bilingual English/Creole or Spanish)

HomeSafe Florida; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous vacation, sick, and personal days

Free medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Texas is seeking a Developmental Consultant responsible for coordinating family services within a community care system. The role involves conducting screenings and assessments for families with children, providing referrals, and ensuring accessibility through flexible scheduling. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Human Services and at least two years of relevant experience. Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish or Creole are preferred. The position offers various benefits including paid holidays and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum two years experience in child welfare or prevention services.
• Bilingual is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family services for assigned clients in the program.
• Provide screening and assessment services for young children.
• Conduct home visits and ensure flexible service delivery.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish or Creole

Experience in child welfare

Knowledge in developmental psychology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

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; identify and recommend 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 weekends when families may be more available.
• Record and report 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or Creole required.
• Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse.

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