Impactful ESIT Development Specialist for Infants & Toddlers

Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington + Childhaven); Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 98,055,000 - 117,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

Job summary

Akin seeks a Development Specialist to help build and scale a best-in-class Early Intervention program for ages 0-3 within the ESIT team. You will deliver sensory processing and play-based therapy in natural environments, including homes and classrooms, and collaborate with partners to meet the needs of young children and their families with excellence.

Hybrid work arrangements are available where possible, and you will work with a multidisciplinary team to support children and families while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• WA state teaching certificate with SPED endorsement or completed coursework in Family Systems and Intervention/Curriculum.
• Experience using electronic medical record systems (e.g., Credible).
• Experience working in diverse cultural settings and delivering culturally dynamic, equitable services.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized group instruction to develop cognitive, social, communication, and motor skills for children birth to 3.
• Collaborates with the Early Intervention team, FRCs, and program staff on IFSPs, goal setting, and case review.
• Maintains documentation of case records and ensures compliance with policies.
• Communicates with medical providers, school districts, and outside resources as needed.
• Engages and empowers parents in sessions, providing training and support for their children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Antiracism policy knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ECE/Child Development

Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Coursework: Child Development, Evaluation/Assessment, Family Systems, Intervention/Curriculum

Tools

Credible EMR

Job description

Akin seeks a Development Specialist to help build and scale a best-in-class Early Intervention program for ages 0-3 within the ESIT team. You will deliver sensory processing and play-based therapy in natural environments, including homes and classrooms, and collaborate with partners to meet the needs of young children and their families with excellence.

Hybrid work arrangements are available where possible, and you will work with a multidisciplinary team to support children and families while