Early Intervention Developmental Specialist (Birth–3)

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

403(b) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) seeks a Developmental Specialist for its Early Intervention team in Western Massachusetts. You will work with birth-to-three children in homes or community settings, creating play-based activities aligned with family priorities to support developmental growth.

Responsibilities include partnering with families on treatment plans, accessing community resources, and ensuring DOT/DPH-compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or Special Education.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and their families is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infant and child development, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and treatment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to develop and implement fun, individualized activities that support each child’s developmental goals.
• Collaborate with families to create treatment plans and assist them in accessing community resources.
• Provide services in accordance with Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
• Adapt activities to a variety of settings, ensuring engagement and growth in each child’s natural environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports on developmental assessments and progress notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Internet, word processing, and email

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or Special Education

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) seeks a Developmental Specialist for its Early Intervention team in Western Massachusetts. You will work with birth-to-three children in homes or community settings, creating play-based activities aligned with family priorities to support developmental growth.

Responsibilities include partnering with families on treatment plans, accessing community resources, and ensuring DOT/DPH-compliant service delivery.