In-Clinic Pediatric Development Coach — Flexible Scheduling

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 207,000 - 482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate or project pay

Flexible scheduling

Professional development resources

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Coastal Mossel Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Pediatric Development Coach for a hands-on, in-center role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will assess development, create individualized plans, and coach children and families within a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and learning.

Deliver personalized interventions, document progress, and stay current with best practices in pediatric development. A driver’s license and transport are advantageous for local travel to families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Child/Psychology or related field.
• At least 3 years in pediatric development or related coaching role.
• Strong knowledge of child development milestones.
• Experience conducting developmental assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to document observations and progress.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in Mossel Bay.
• Driver’s license and own transport beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments for children with delays.
• Design and implement individualized development plans with families.
• Lead one-on-one coaching and group activities to support development.
• Educate caregivers on home strategies.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and educators for integrated care.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Stay updated with pediatric development research.
• Organize parent support groups and workshops.
• Contribute to program methods and resources.

Skills

Pediatric development

Child assessment

Intervention planning

Family communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology / Special Education

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Pediatric Development Coach for a hands-on, in-center role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will assess development, create individualized plans, and coach children and families within a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and learning.

Deliver personalized interventions, document progress, and stay current with best practices in pediatric development. A driver’s license and transport are advantageous for local travel to families.