Developmental Specialist

Licking County Board of Development Disabilities; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Remote option after 6 months

Job summary

Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Specialist to serve as the primary service provider for children from birth to six. You will determine eligibility, provide home-based support, and coach families to support developmental progress.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and may have COTA/PTA/LSW licensure. This role offers a structured schedule, benefits, and potential remote work after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Health, Social or Behavioral Science, Social Services, Human Services or a related field.
• COTA, PTA, or LSW license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine a child’s eligibility and need for services.
• Provide ongoing home-based services to address strengths and developmental needs of children.
• Coach parents to promote the child’s development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Health, Social or Behavioral Science, Social Services, Human Services or related field

Job description

Developmental Specialist

Act as the Primary Service Provider for children ages birth to six

Duties

In this role youll determine a child's eligibility and need for services provide ongoing home based services to address the strengths and developmental needs of children and coach parents to promote the child's development

The Organization

Since 1967 the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities has been serving the people of Licking County

Today we employ 100 staff members and work with over 2500 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

Pay and Benefits

Minimum starting pay of 2274 per hour

Great benefits including health dental vision and life insurance Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERSPaid time off flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely after six months

Working Hours and Location

40 hours per week Monday Friday

Our Location Were located at 116 N 22nd Street in Newark OH a quick 30 minute drive from Columbus Zanesville Lancaster Mt Vernon and the Buckeye Lake area

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Health Social or Behavioral Science Social Services Human Services or a related field required

An individual holding a COTA PTA or LSW license would be preferred

Must be well organized detail oriented have the ability to meet deadlines and most importantly have the passion and enthusiasm to make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities

The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer