Developmental Specialist

May Institute; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $28/hour

PTO: 19 days to start, plus 10 paid +浮

Holidays and birthday holiday

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 8

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Paid training and professional develop

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute seeks an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to support infants and toddlers (birth–3) and their families through home visits, community-based services, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will develop and update IFSPs, monitor progress, coordinate services, and advocate for culturally responsive care.

A bachelor’s degree and practicum hours are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop, implement, and update IFSPs with families.
• Coordinate services 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 IEP participation when applicable.
• Serve as liaison between families, ancillary providers, and school systems.
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings.
• Ensure services are culturally and linguistically responsive.
• 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.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field

Four approved 3-credit courses focused on infants and toddlers

At least 300 hours of practicum or work with children under age five

Job description

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute

Full-Time | Community-Based

Support growth. Empower families. Shape bright beginnings.

As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist,you’llpartner 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’llhelp children build the skills they need to thrive.

WhatYou’llDo

Deliver family-centered services

• Provide home and community-based visits using developmentallyappropriate, evidence-informed strategies

• Support children in fullyparticipatingin 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 supportsidentifiedin the IFSP

• Monitor functional outcomes and complete six-month reviews and required documentation

• Assistwith 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 andrequiredpaperwork within established timelines

• Maintainaccuraterecords for assigned children

• Follow DPH and organizational standards for documentation, confidentiality, and training

WhatYou’llBring

Required

• 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 least300 hoursof 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 repaymentassistance

• Paid training and professional development

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefit options