Developmental Specialist

May Institute; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $28/hour

PTO 19 days + 10 holidays + birthday

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and flexible benefits

Job summary

May Institute seeks an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist (Full-Time) to partner with families of birth-3 children. You will conduct home and community visits, support developmental goals, and coordinate IFSPs while working with multidisciplinary teams.

Strong collaboration with families, educators, and clinicians is essential for success. Ideal applicants hold a Bachelor's in a child-focused field, with coursework or practicum in infants and toddlers, and demonstrate solid time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a child-related field or equivalent.
• Experience or coursework focused on infants and toddlers.
• Strong time management and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-centered services with home and community visits.
• Support children in inclusive settings with evidence-informed strategies.
• Lead IFSP coordination and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate services and updates for IFSPs; document timelines.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

4 approved 3-credit courses on infants & toddlers

300 hours practicum or work with under-5s

Job description

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist Full-Time Community-Based

Req #23119 Support growth. Empower families. Shape bright beginnings. As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, you’ll partner with families of infants and toddlers (birth-3) to support developmental growth during the most critical years of life. Through home visits, community-based services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help children build the skills they need to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver family-centered services Provide home and
• community-based visits using developmentally appropriate,
• evidence-informed strategies Support children in fully participating in
• inclusive community settings with typical peers Conduct telehealth
• sessions as needed Lead IFSP coordination and progress monitoring
• Partner with families to develop, implement, and update Individualized
• Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Coordinate services and supports identified
• in the IFSP Monitor functional outcomes and complete six-month reviews
• and required documentation Assist with transition planning at least six
• months prior to discharge, including referrals and participation in IEP
• meetings when applicable Collaborate and advocate Serve as a liaison
• between families, ancillary providers, and school systems Participate in
• multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings Ensure services and
• communication are culturally and linguistically responsive Maintain
• compliance and documentation Complete session notes and required
• paperwork within established timelines Maintain accurate records for
• assigned children Follow DPH and organizational standards for
• documentation, confidentiality, and training

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Special Education, Early
• Childhood Education, or related field Minimum of four approved 3-credit
• courses focused on infants and toddlers At least 300 hours of practicum
• or work experience with children under age five Strong time management
• skills Works well as part of a team Preferred Bilingual skills
• Experience in home-based or community-based early intervention services
• Knowledge of IFSP development and transition planning

Why Join May Institute

At May Institute, your work transforms early learning experiences and strengthens families.

We offer:

• Starting pay: $28/hour
• 19 PTO days to start, plus 10 paid holidays and a floating birthday holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan
• with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• assistance Paid training and professional development Employee
• Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible spending accounts and voluntary
• benefit options