Developmental Specialist

Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Newark, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

OPERS

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Remote after six months

Job summary

Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Newark, OH is hiring a Developmental Specialist to serve as the primary provider for children from birth to six years old. This role includes determining eligibility for services, delivering home-based supports, and coaching families to support child development.

The position offers a schedule of 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday) with potential remote work after six months, and a strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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, meet deadlines and have passion to make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Determine a child’s eligibility and need for services.
• Provide ongoing home-based services to address developmental needs of children birth to six.
• 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 a related field

Job description

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

Duties: In this role, you’ll 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. In addition, we offer:

• Minimum starting pay of $22.74 per hour
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Paid time off, flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely after six months
• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

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

Qualifications: Bachelor’s 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.

To Apply

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Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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P.O. BOX 702
50 W. LOCUST STREET
NEWARK, OH 43058
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