Early Intervention Specialist: Child Development

Altamiranm; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 150–304 hours/year

Sick leave

Holidays

Winter break (paid)

Educational leave

Bereavement leave

Medical plans via BCBS

Dental coverage

Vision plan

SIMPLE IRA matched 1:1

Life and disability insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Discount program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services seeks a dedicated Developmental Specialist to participate in initial and ongoing assessments for infants and toddlers, supporting families through the IFSP process and team collaboration. The role emphasizes sensitive, family-centered assessment, documentation, and holistic planning within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements include NM certification as Developmental Specialist 2 and 3 levels (Bachelor’s and Master’s respectively), bilingual

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Able to provide reliable transportation for home visits.
• Able to work as a trans-disciplinary team member.
• 2 years’ experience required; more than 2 years of prior Early Intervention experience preferred.
• New Mexico certification as a Developmental Specialist 2; bachelor’s degree required.
• New Mexico certification as a Developmental Specialist 3; master’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in initial and ongoing developmental assessment activities with infants and toddlers in communication, play, cognition, motor, adaptive behavior, and social/emotional skills.
• Administer, score and interpret formal testing instruments, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Integrate assessment information to reflect a holistic view in written evaluation reports.
• Support supervisor in completing ECO summary forms at IFSP meetings.
• Carry out assessment procedures with sensitivity to family routines and activities.
• Collaborate with families and other staff during team assessments.
• Plan and implement an appropriate Early Intervention program through the IFSP process.
• Develop and adjust IFSP supports in collaboration with families and team members.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Reliable transportation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

NM Developmental Specialist 2

NM Developmental Specialist 3

Job description

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services seeks a dedicated Developmental Specialist to participate in initial and ongoing assessments for infants and toddlers, supporting families through the IFSP process and team collaboration. The role emphasizes sensitive, family-centered assessment, documentation, and holistic planning within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements include NM certification as Developmental Specialist 2 and 3 levels (Bachelor’s and Master’s respectively), bilingual