Developmental Specialist - ESIT
About The Position
The Development Specialist position on our Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Team will have the opportunity to help us develop and scale a best-in-class Early Intervention program for ages 0-3. This position will provide sensory processing and play-based therapy to children in natural environments, including their homes, classrooms, and other community locations. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the needs of young children and their families are being met with excellence. This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Firm commitment to family-centered, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and strengths-based ESIT best practices in natural environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of and commitment to antiracism policy, practices, and procedures
- Ability to adapt to change and use flexible thinking
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Comply with all Akin policies and procedures
- Commit to the Vision, Values, and Mission of Akin
- Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development
- Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Teachers or Blind and Low Vision Learners, Teachers or Deaf or Heard of Hearing Learners, or Teachers of the Deafblind · Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with coursed in: Child Development Evaluation/Assessment Family Systems Intervention/Curriculum
- Must obtain ESIT credential immediately after hire
- Experience using all aspects of an electronic medical records system (e.g., Credible)
- Experience and demonstrated ability to successfully work within a diverse cultural setting and provide culturally dynamic, equitable, and supportive services
- Current certifications in Pediatric/Adult CPR, First Aid/AED,HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens
- A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years
- Experience may be substituted for coursework: At least 4 years of experience in providing early intervention may be used in lieu of completing Family Systems and Intervention/Curriculum
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired
Responsibilities
- Provides individualized group special instruction to develop cognitive, social, communication, gross and fine motor skills for children ages birth to 3
- Collaborates with the Early Intervention team, Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs), and Akin program staff on interdisciplinary IFSPs, goal setting, and case review
- Maintains documentation of case records and ensure compliance with Part C and other policies
- Communicates with medical providers, school districts, and other outside resources as needed
- Engages and empowers parents in all individual and group sessions, providing training and support that allow them to meet the needs of their children
- Collaborates on and leads community events, with a focus on story times and family programming
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
