Developmental Specialist

Center for Human Development, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development, Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist to support children from birth to three years in their homes or daycare centers.

The role focuses on family-centered care, coaching parents, and delivering strategies to a diverse population. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in early education or early intervention, may have EICS certification, and should bring practicum hours; Spanish-speaking applicants are encouraged.

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).
• Spanish speaking encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and provide therapies to help meet developmental milestones.
• Deliver services in child’s home or daycare setting.
• Work with children on autism spectrum disorders and other concerns.
• Collaborate with families to coach parents and implement strategies.

Skills

Family-centered care

Parental coaching

Multicultural awareness

Community based

Spanish speaking (encouraged)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early education or early intervention

Tools

EICS certification

First Aid/CPR

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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