JOB TITLE:                Developmental Specialist 

REPORTS TO:           Early Intervention Supervisor 

 Compensation: $24-$30 DOE, Medical, dental, generous time off benefits, student loan forgiveness through government programs.

SYNOPSIS OF DUTIES:

Provides weekly play-therapy to infants and toddlers who are demonstrating a developmental delay or are at risk for a developmental delay. Vast majority of duties are performed on “home” visits, which are currently being offered in a variety of modalities: in-home, virtual, at ELI’s center, in outdoor settings, etc. Schedule is flexible. Fulltime and Part time positions available. Looking for Bilingual individuals preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Provide regularly scheduled one-to-one play therapy visits to assigned caseload

2) Create specific activity suggestions for parents and care-providers.

3) Produce developmental reports, including goals for IFSP planning

4) Provide case coordination and support for families, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field, licensed professional,

OR equivalent experience.

2) Experience with children, preferably young children with special needs.

3) Broad based knowledge of development; early intervention strategies a plus.

4) Excellent time management and organizational skills.

5) Knowledge of community resources.

6) Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

7) Basic computer proficiency – email, Microsoft word, etc.

8) Bilingual preferred.

Fingerprint clearance will be required after hire. TB and immunization clearance (MMR) also required. Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance and proof of valid California driver’s license.

The Early Learning Institute is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Early Learning Institute prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.