Remote Child Development Specialist (0–5) | Telehealth

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist to join a national telehealth team in South Africa. The role focuses on virtual assessments, individualized intervention plans, and caregiver coaching from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience supporting children 0–5 with developmental delays, preferably via remote service delivery. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience with infants and/or preschoolers (0–5 years).
• Experience delivering services via telehealth or remote platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive virtual developmental assessments for 0–5 years.
• Develop and implement IFSPs remotely.
• Provide direct virtual therapy and coaching to children and families.
• Educate and empower parents with home strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams via virtual platforms.
• Maintain accurate documentation compliant with standards.
• Stay updated on evidence-based telehealth practices.
• Deliver engaging sessions using digital tools.
• Advocate for children and families.

Skills

Virtual communication

Active listening

Collaborative teamwork

Remote work effectively

Education

Master's degree in Child Development / ECE / Psychology / Social Work

South Africa professional license/registration

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Child Development Specialist to join a national telehealth team in South Africa. The role focuses on virtual assessments, individualized intervention plans, and caregiver coaching from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience supporting children 0–5 with developmental delays, preferably via remote service delivery. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.