Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

HSMC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals for their Early Intervention programs aimed at supporting families with children facing developmental delays. This role involves providing home-based services, utilizing a parent coaching model, and collaborating with community providers to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and experience working with young children. The organization offers competitive wages, generous time off, and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Productivity bonus

Generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with focus on early childhood education.
• 300 hours of experience with children under five years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services to families and collaborate with community providers.
• Participate in screenings and assessments as part of a trans-disciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of infant-toddler development

Parent coaching model

Collaboration with community providers

Bilingual/Bicultural

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

Office365

Outlook

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Company Description

Our Early Intervention programs provide services to families with children birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays. The primary focus of early intervention is to provide education, training, and support to families to help their children learn and grow. We provide services in the home, at our early intervention centers, and in the community.

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
• Utilize a parent coaching model in work with families.
• Participate in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits as a member of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
• Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of services for families including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing/vision loss.
• Provide service coordination to assigned caseload including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers, early childhood education, special education or child studies.
• 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under five years of age.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365 including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Ability to use computer-based technology including a computer/laptop and cell phone.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive wages and compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Productivity bonus for salaried staff
• Generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid holiday time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefits

Please visit our website at www.criterionchild.com to learn more about our organization!

Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law. Criterion Child Enrichment participates in E-Verify.