Developmental Specialist

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dental, Health and Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support Early Intervention services in Springfield, MA. You will assess children and deliver therapies in home or daycare settings, helping families meet developmental milestones.

The ideal candidate thrives in a community-based role, is energetic and organized, and can coach parents while serving diverse populations. Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early education or early intervention required.
• EICS certification preferred.
• 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children (birth to five) required.
• First Aid and CPR (infant and child) required.
• Spanish speaking encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and provide therapies to help developmental milestones.
• Work with children birth to three years in home or daycare settings.
• Coach families and provide strategies to diverse populations; community based work.

Skills

Family centered care

Parent coaching

Community-based work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early education or early intervention

Job description

Early Intervention
Springfield, MA 01107, USA

Description

Our team of Early Intervention specialists assesses children and provides therapies needed to help children meet developmental milestones. We work with children from birth to three years of age. Most importantly, we bring services to your home or daycare center, so your child always feels safe and secure.

We are seeking a Developmental Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be energetic, organized and able to work with little supervision. Experience with family centered care, passionate about coaching parents and able to provide strategies to a diverse population. Must be comfortable with being completely community based.

We also work with children who are on the autism spectrum disorder, as well as children who may have concerns with feeding, sensory issues, and other medical needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early education or early intervention required
• EICS certification preferred.
• 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children required (ages birth to five)
• First Aid, CPR (infant and child)
• Spanish speaking encouraged to apply

Take advantage of our competitive pay range of $24 - $28 an hour. As well as a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

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