Developmental Support Specialist (West Palm Beach/Bilingual English/Spanish)

HomeSafe Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation, sick, and personal days

FREE single HMO medical, dental, and視

Company-paid life insurance

Identity theft protection and AFLAC

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

HomeSafe Florida is seeking a Developmental Support Specialist to coordinate family services for children from birth through age 2 in Palm Beach County. Responsibilities include screenings, parental education, referrals, and linkages to services with field visits and flexible daytime/evening hours.

You will partner with families, build community connections, document progress, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field with minimum 2 years experience with children and families.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.
• Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more).

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental screenings for children 0–2 during home and community visits.
• Partner with families by providing developmental activities, parenting education, safe sleep guidance, and home safety education.
• Connect families with early intervention, healthcare, and community resources by determining program eligibility and making referrals.
• Build relationships with families and service providers to ensure ongoing support through age two.
• Maintain accurate documentation and enter program data in a timely manner.
• Participate in community outreach, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexibility with schedule

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in another field with 2+ years experience with children and families

Job description

Position Overview

The Developmental Support Specialist (DSS) is responsible for coordinating family services for assigned clients within the Healthy Beginnings system of care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening and assessment to determine program eligibility; parental education, and providing referrals and linkages to further assessment for families with children ages birth through age 2 within Palm Beach County. This position will provide services in the field and requires flexibility with daytime and evening hours to accommodate client schedules.

Here’s What The Job Involves

• Conduct developmental screenings for children ages 0–2 during home and community visits, using approved assessment tools to identify developmental milestones and concerns.
• Partner with families by providing developmental activities, parenting education, safe sleep guidance, and home safety education that supports healthy child development.
• Connect families with early intervention, healthcare, and community resources by determining program eligibility, making referrals, and coordinating access to services.
• Build strong relationships with families, community partners, and service providers to ensure children receive ongoing support and timely follow-up through age two.
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete required reports, and enter program data in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with program standards and outcome measures.
• Participate in community outreach, networking events, trainings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to expand access to services and enhance program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (preferably in a field such as social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education). Bachelor’s degree in a different field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with children and families.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.
• Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more).

Benefits Offered

• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
• FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!
• Company-paid life insurance
• Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus program