Remote Child Development Expert Virtual Family Support

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Innovation in virtual care

Professional growth

Impact on families

Child well-being mission

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist to support families through virtual consultations and tailored development plans. You will create engaging digital content and provide evidence-based guidance from a home office, focusing on children aged 0–6 years.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, at least five years of clinical or practical experience, and strong telehealth and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in child development or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical or practical experience with young children and families.
• Expertise in milestones, behavioral support, and early intervention.
• Proficient in telehealth, video conferencing, and digital communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual consultations and assessments with parents/caregivers.
• Develop personalized developmental plans for children aged 0–6 years.
• Create engaging digital content on child development topics.
• Provide remote guidance on developmental challenges and healthy growth.
• Collaborate with technical and clinical teams to enhance services.
• Maintain confidential client records in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay current with research and best practices in child development and digital health.
• Respond to parent inquiries with timely, evidence-based advice.
• Contribute to new features and resources for the online platform.

Skills

Virtual communication

Active listening

Empathy

Writing

Content creation

Telehealth platforms

Video conferencing

Digital communication

Remote caseload management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree or higher in Child Development / Developmental Psychology / Early Childhood Education

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Video conferencing tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist to support families through virtual consultations and tailored development plans. You will create engaging digital content and provide evidence-based guidance from a home office, focusing on children aged 0–6 years.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, at least five years of clinical or practical experience, and strong telehealth and communication skills.