Developmental Specialist

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

3 weeks vacation

3 personal days

15 sick days

Medical, Dental, Vision

HRA for opt-out

Marathon Health access

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Wellness incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services seeks an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to support infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will create Individualized Family Service Plans, coach caregivers, and deliver services in natural environments such as homes and daycares.

A team of specialists will support you as you assess and help families achieve outcomes. You will travel within Hamilton County, collaborate with medical professionals, therapists, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood, social work, or related field.
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed.
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks, drivers abstract, and abuser registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-disciplinary evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility and need for ongoing services.
• Develops IFSP outcomes as part of a trans-disciplinary team, coordinating with parents and professionals.
• Delivers evidence-based early intervention services using a coaching approach in homes and daycare centers.
• Maintains records and reports and participates in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Travel within Hamilton County

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood, social work, or related field

Job description

At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter.

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others
• Communicate clearly and compassionately — in writing and in person
• Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community

What we offer:

Competitive Pay

• Starting salary is based on experience: $26.00/hr. ($47,320/yr) with no experience, up to $32.50/hr. ($59,150/yr) with 10+ years in the same role.
• Hourly role paid bi-weekly.

Work-Life Balance

• 35-hour full-time work week; 7 hours per day M-F
• 3 weeks vacation accrual per year to start, with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
• 3 personal days per year
• 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
• FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

A typical day in the life of an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist includes providing services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. You will develop Individualized Family Service Plans for each child and will deliver evidence-based, caregiver-coaching services in natural environments such as the family's home or the child's day care. You will work with a team of other Early Intervention professionals who will coach and support you in your work with each family. You will conduct ongoing assessments for each child and family, assisting with developmental evaluations for eligibility when needed. To support your work, you will receive an agency-provided phone and laptop, along with reimbursement for travel related to home visits.

Job Duties (Summary):

• Performs multi-disciplinary evaluations and assessments using formal and informal tools to establish the child/family’s eligibility and need for ongoing services.
• Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes based on family priorities as part of a trans-disciplinary team; works cooperatively with other staff, Service & Support Administrator, parents, caseworkers, medical personnel, therapists, etc. to achieve child and family outcomes as identified by the IFSP.
• Implements evidence-based early intervention services through a primary service provider approach; utilizes a coaching interaction style with other staff, parents, and caregivers.
• Provides services within natural environments such as homes and daycare centers; travels to and gains access to locations in the community to implement plans based on an individual’s needs in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with agency procedures.
• Communicates family’s priorities, needs, and interests; provides coaching support to team members during weekly team meetings and on joint visits.
• Develops and maintains individual records and reports.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities within the field of early intervention to ensure current, relevant, evidence-based service delivery; maintains required licenses and/or certificates.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood, social work, or related field
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks, drivers abstract, and various abuser registry checks

Work Location:

Hybrid locations – work is performed both away from the office, in the community, and at 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

Employees are expected to travel within the county to meet with individuals and attend in-office meetings as needed. The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow.

Deadline to Apply:

Monday, August 24th at noon ET

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.