Flexible Home-Based Child Development Specialist

Sunny Days; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $500

Flexible schedules & locations

Direct deposit

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick time

Paperless / Electronic signatures

Job summary

Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in early intervention, serving birth to three. We seek a Child Development Specialist for evaluation duties to conduct assessments, support IFSP goals, and coach families using the Parent Coaching Model.

We offer flexible schedules and locations, competitive hourly rates ($35–$45/hr), sign-on bonus up to $500, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Prior home-based experience and strong interpersonal skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood, teaching or related field; Master’s degree required in Orange County or a special education credential.
• Early Intervention Experience Preferred.
• Home-Based Service Delivery Experience Preferred.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and provide child development services using the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon).
• Follow each child’s IFSP and collaborate with families to develop strategies to meet developmental goals.
• Utilize family-centered coaching to build caregiver confidence and generalize progress.
• Provide services in the child’s natural environment: homes, daycare centers, or other community settings.
• Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual).
• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Early Intervention Experience

Home-Based Service Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development / early childhood / teaching

Master’s degree required in Orange County or teaching credential

Job description

Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in early intervention, serving birth to three. We seek a Child Development Specialist for evaluation duties to conduct assessments, support IFSP goals, and coach families using the Parent Coaching Model.

We offer flexible schedules and locations, competitive hourly rates ($35–$45/hr), sign-on bonus up to $500, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Prior home-based experience and strong interpersonal skills preferred.