Developmental Consultant Liaison (West Palm Beach - Bilingual English/Spanish)

Children; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

HomeSafe in Palm Beach County seeks a Developmental Consultant Liaison and a Developmental Consultant to support Healthy Beginnings services for infants, children, and families. The role includes hospital-based screening, home visits, and coordination with partners to link families to services.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Human Services, 2+ years in child welfare or related field, bilingual English/Spanish, and a Florida driver’s license. Evening/weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in child welfare or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment screening for eligible mothers and babies in assigned hospitals.
• Provides screening and assessment services to children up to age five and families.
• Engages clients and acts as liaison with partners and programs.
• Records appointments, visits and program activities daily.
• Completes necessary paperwork and ensures data input for program validation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

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.Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with some evenings and weekendsKey Responsibilities:The Developmental Consultant Liaison is a two-part role.When following Hospital Liaison role:Conducts assessment screening to newly delivered mothers and babies in assigned hospital location(s) to determine eligibility status for Healthy Beginnings referral services.Collaborates with assigned hospital personnel to ensure screening assessments are conducted.Serves as liaison between hospitals, supervisors, program participants, and collaborating partners.Assists eligible program participants to access program services, referrals and linkages.Completes all necessary paperwork in a timely manner relating to the administration of screens and assessments, partnering agency collaborations, collection of program data, and eligibility requirements.Ensures timely input of program data into designated databases to ensure program validity.When following Developmental Consultant role:Provides Screening and Assessment services for children through age five (5) and/or their families utilizing approved assessment tools.Analyzes and interprets screening and assessment data; identifies and recommends appropriate services to system participants.Effectively engages clients and serves as liaison between program participants and collaborating partners.Conduct DC visits with families in their homes or other designated locations within the community.Ensures flexibility and accessibility to families by accommodating appointments after school, in the evenings and/or on the weekends when families may be more available.Records 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 neededMust be 21 years or olderBilingual English/Spanish required.Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)Benefits Offered:Paid holidaysGenerous vacation, sick, and personal daysFREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!Company-paid life insuranceLegal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available403(b) retirement plan403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%Tuition reimbursementReferral bonus program