Pediatric Development Specialist

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Advanced diagnostic tools

Research opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pediatric Development Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team in Rustenburg. The role focuses on assessing and supporting developmental needs of children, providing expert guidance to families and educators, and creating personalized intervention plans.

The successful candidate will combine in-person assessments with remote support, facilitate workshops, and stay current with research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Pediatric Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working directly with children with developmental concerns.
• Proficiency in conducting standardized developmental assessments and interpreting results.
• Experience with both in-person and remote intervention strategies.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Valid professional registration or certification in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments for children from birth to school age.
• Develop individualized intervention plans tailored to the specific needs of each child.
• Provide direct therapeutic services and support to children and their families, both in-person and virtually.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to child development.
• Deliver workshops and training sessions for parents and professionals on various aspects of pediatric development.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in pediatric development and intervention strategies.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment interpretation

Education

Master's degree or higher in Pediatric Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Pediatric Development Specialist to join their multidisciplinary team in Rustenburg . This role is crucial in assessing and supporting the developmental needs of children, providing expert guidance to families and educators. You will work with a diverse range of children, identifying developmental delays, and creating personalized intervention plans. The role blends in-person assessments and consultations with remote support, offering a dynamic and impactful career opportunity in pediatric care and early intervention, contributing to optimal child development outcomes within the community and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments for children from birth to school age.
• Develop individualized intervention plans tailored to the specific needs of each child.
• Provide direct therapeutic services and support to children and their families, both in-person and virtually.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to child development.
• Deliver workshops and training sessions for parents and professionals on various aspects of pediatric development.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in pediatric development and intervention strategies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Pediatric Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working directly with children with developmental concerns.
• Proficiency in conducting standardized developmental assessments and interpreting results.
• Experience with both in-person and remote intervention strategies.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Valid professional registration or certification in a relevant field.

Benefits

• Generous annual salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
• Opportunities for research and professional specialization.