Developmental Specialist

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Professional growth

Supportive team culture

Stability & opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support children from birth to age three in family homes or community settings. You will develop play-based activities aligned with family priorities to foster developmental growth.

You will partner with families to create plans, help access community resources, follow DPH regulations, and document progress while adapting activities to diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, education, or special education (required).
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and families.
• Strong knowledge of infant/child development and treatment approaches.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with internet, word processing, and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to develop and implement fun, individualized activities supporting developmental goals.
• Collaborate with families to create treatment plans and access community resources.
• Provide services in accordance with DPH regulations.
• Adapt activities across settings to engage children in their natural environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Knowledge of infant & child dev

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual encouraged

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE / Child Development / Education / Special Education

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Developmental Specialist to join our Early Intervention team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity - Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You'll Do:

As a Developmental Specialist, you'll work with children from birth to age three in family homes or community settings to create individualized activities that support developmental growth. By collaborating closely with families, you'll ensure that play-based strategies align with family priorities and values while providing guidance and advocacy.

• Partner with families to develop and implement fun, individualized activities that support each child's developmental goals.
• Collaborate with families to create treatment plans and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Provide services in accordance with Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
• Adapt activities to a variety of settings, ensuring engagement and growth in each child's natural environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports on developmental assessments and progress notes.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or Special Education (required)
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and their families
• Strong knowledge of infant and child development, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and treatment techniques
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Familiarity with internet, word processing, and email systems
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Western Massachusetts. Our core values - Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork - guide how we serve, how we collaborate, and how we support one another.

If you're ready to use your organizational and communication skills to support clinicians and help individuals access timely behavioral health services, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $26.08 per hour, if bilingual $28.48 per hour