Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of developmental disabilities and make a real impact? Get ready to take center stage as a Developmental Specialist based out of our May Center for Early Intervention!
Get Ready to Transform : Your Role in Action :
- Coordinate and ensure the quality of healthcare services provided to individuals served.
- Provide home visits to address needs and issues related to the family
- Participate in assessment appointments
- Support assigned child in fully participating in activities with typical peers in a community group setting
- Conduct Telehealth as needed
- Coordinate supports identified by family in child's IFSP.
- Service as a liaison between family and ancillary providers.
- Ensure that all paperwork is completed by required timelines.
- Assist family in the development of their child's IFSP.
- Monitor status of all functional outcomes and services that are provided.
- Review and modifies the IFSP as needed and completes necessary paperwork.
- Review six month evaluations in timely fashion and completes necessary paperwork.
- Document each interaction with children and / or family on session notes.
- Maintain records of each assigned child.
- Assist in transition planning at least six months prior to discharge.
- Send referral letter to local school system.
- Monitor child's transition from early intervention to school system.
- Complete discharge summaries and required paperwork per required timelines.
- Attend child's IEP meeting, where applicable.
- Provide developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers that encourage inclusionary interaction with typical peers.
- Coordinate curriculum with other team members for services within the child's natural environment.
- Design curriculum to provide education and guidance to families regarding growth and development.
- Prepare all services and documents in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and sensitive to family concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality of all children and their families.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Complete cleaning duties for bleaching toys and equipment after each use.
- Participate in workshops that are required by DPH and the May Institute.
Your Skills and Talents : A Winning Combination!
A bachelor's degree with a major in child development, special education, or early childhood education is requiredAt least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focus on infants and toddlers is requiredAt least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under the age of 3 is requiredBeing bilingual is preferredUnlock the aMAYzingness : Why This role!
Generous Paid Time Off : Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!Comprehensive Health Benefits : Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.Investing in Your Growth : Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.Support When You Need It : Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Financial Flexibility : Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.Investing in Your Education : Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.Secure Your Future : Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.CompensationWe recognize and reward your expertise : $28 / HR
Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!