Developmental Specialist, Early Intervention
Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc.
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Job summary
Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc. is seeking an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to join our team serving children 0-3 and their families.
You will work within a pediatric specialist team providing family-centered services, education, training, and support to meet each child’s unique developmental needs. The role involves collaboration with a transdisciplinary team, IFSP development, and home visits with flexibility to create your own schedule.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Infants and toddlers (including Early Intervention and early childhood education), Child development or child studies, Education or special education, Psychology
- 300+ hours of experience with children under the age of 5 years old
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
- Develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services
- Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload
- Conduct home visits to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
- Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups based on location needs
- Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care
- Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress
- This role allows for flexibility in creating your own schedule to visit with families!
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Job description
Are you looking for an organization that allows flexibility in your work schedule?!
At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
Our Early Intervention Developmental Specialist is part of a team of pediatric specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. This program involves collaborating with a team of specialists who are experts in children’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. This program works with children 0-3 years of age.
- Full Time / Part Time, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
- KDC's Early Intervention Centers are located in:
- New Bedford
- Plymouth
- Cape Cod and Islands
- Southbridge
- Attleboro
- Compensation: $27-$30/hour
- Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
- Together develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services
- Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload
- Conduct home visits to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
- Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups based on location needs
- Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care
- Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress
- This role allows for flexibility in creating your own schedule to visit with families!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
- Musculoskeletal Support Program
- Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Remission Opportunities
- Professional Development and Career Growth
- Vacation (156 hours), Personal (16 hours), and Sick Time (80 hours)*
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
- Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support
*Based on an accrual rate for hours worked
KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!
- Bachelor's degree, or higher, in one or more of the following fields:
- Infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and early childhood education), Child development or child studies,Education or special education,Psychology
- 300+ hours of experience with children under the age of 5 years old
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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