Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention

Aspire Developmental Services, Inc.; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development funds

Job summary

Aspire Developmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist for Early Intervention in the North Shore area.

The role focuses on providing home- and community-based services to infants and toddlers aged birth to three, partnering with families to address priorities identified in IFSPs. The position involves working with a transdisciplinary team, using parent coaching to support developmental milestones, and ensuring compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Experience with infants/toddlers and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Culturally competent with strong professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for a caseload of children and implement the IFSP through case management and home visiting.
• Perform developmental evaluations using assessment tools to inform IFSP outcomes.
• Facilitate small group sessions that support early social-emotional development and parent involvement.

Skills

Infant/Toddler Development

Culturally competent

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field

Job description

ASPIRE - North Shore– immediate openings!

INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST - EARLY INTERVENTION

Leading market compensation packages and benefits

Opportunity to create impact beyond the classroom!

Create impact beyond the classroom! If you are interested in being a part of an organization whose mission is a commitment to improving developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers, then Aspire is for you. We are looking for qualified, motivated, energetic and creative professionals, to work with children in community-based settings. Aspire Early Intervention focuses on a parent coaching model to support caregivers in helping their child reach their developmental milestones.

As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to children birth to age three. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure services are specifically addressing the priorities identified by the family.

Join our transdisciplinary team providing home-based assessment, treatment, support and education services to families with children birth to 3 years of age on the North Shore.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care for a caseload of children and implement their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) through case management and home visiting as a member of the transdisciplinary team.
• Utilize assessment tools to provide developmental evaluations that inform the development of IFSP outcomes.
• Facilitate small group sessions that encourage early social emotional development and parent support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field)– need to have at least 4 infant/child/family course in undergrad/grad
• Knowledge of basic stages of Infant / Toddler Child Development Experience working with children 0-5 years, ability to manage staircases and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Open-minded, culturally competent, and able to interact with families across cultures with diverse values, and beliefs
• A high level of professionalism and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

BENEFITS

• SCHEDULING: Flexible Schedule, Family Hours, 20 Days Paid Time Off (3 Weeks PTO & 1 Week Sick), ongoing increases based on longevity and Paid Holidays
• HOURS: we have opportunities for 20 hour to 40 hour/week positions available (salary varies based on hours). Our benefits begin at 30 hours/week and start on the first day of employment.
• REIMBURSEMENT: Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
• COMPEHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on first day with employer contribution, Tax Exempt Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account, Company Paid Life Insurance, 403(b) with potential match up to 5% & Longevity Differential Pay Program
• DEVELOPMENT: Training Programs, Professional Development & Continuing Education Funds

JOB SUMMARY

The EI Specialist is an in-person role, with occasional program-approved virtual sessions, providing home- and community-based Early Intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families. As a member of the transdisciplinary team, the EI Specialist partners with caregivers through relationship-based coaching and developmentally appropriate strategies embedded within everyday routines to support children's development, learning, and participation in daily life. The EI Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality, family-centered services while maintaining compliance with Massachusetts DPH Early Intervention Operational Standards, federal IDEA Part C requirements, and Aspire policies and procedures. Performance is evaluated through professional practice, regulatory compliance, documentation quality, productivity, family and child outcomes, and program KPIs aligned with DPH, OSEP, and Aspire standards.

SALARY RANGE

$63,000-73,000 annually (based 40 hours - less hours worked will be prorated accordingly), commensurate with education and experience.