Developmental Specialist

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities•Highland Hills, OH

12d•$50,000 - $58,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Developmental Specialist to coach, assess, promote, and encourage learning by enhancing routines in partnership with parents/families, and team members that invite play, movement and active exploration in natural environments; assess development in a natural environment. The nature of work of the Developmental Specialist will include, but is not limited to, the following: Perform developmental evaluations/assessments in the home or in a community setting of the family choice. Perform and document the routines based interview (RBI) in collaboration with the family and/or Core Team members. Work collaboratively with transdisciplinary Core Team members, including parents, service coordinators and therapists in the development and implementation of the IFSP. Develop IFSP outcomes with family, within their everyday routines and activities identified as important by the parent/primary caregiver. Perform data entry into the Evidence-Based Early Intervention (EBEI) database as directed. Provide demonstration, modeling, coaching and consultation to parents to enhance their use of strategies to achieve outcomes. Inform parents of available services and resources as they relate to and support IFSP outcomes. Provide public and private agencies information about the early intervention program of the Cuyahoga DD. Together with the Service Coordinator, assist parents and children with transition at age three into their educational environment. Maintain accurate records of individual child's progress per the IFSP and during regular home visits. Complete paperwork and documentation necessary for ongoing programming. FANTASTIC BENEFITS: All newly hired employees in this position walk through the door earning: Over 40 paid days off a year, including holidays. Flexible work schedule. The ability to work remote and in the community (some in-office meetings required.) A great government Pension through Ohio PERS. Fantastic Major Medical insurance. Free Dental, Vision Life, and Temporary disability Insurance Professional Development Reimbursement each year. Membership dues reimbursement each year. Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS rate. Working here qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Annual Pay Increases, and so much more. If you would like a much more comprehensive look at the benefits package, click HERE to download a pdf with more detailed information. STARTING SALARY : The actual starting salary will depend on degree (BA vs. MA) and relevant work experience. Note that the starting range for someone holding a BA degree is $50,000 - $52,500. The starting range for a MA degree is $56,000 - $58,800. These starting salary ranges are firm and outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that covers this position. The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations. We hope you choose to join our team! Home Base : The Green Road Services Center is located in Highland Hills, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Special Education or related field
Eligibility for the Department of Children & Youth Early Intervention Certification with the certification occurring within state statute time lines after hired.
Valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years’ experience working with children with special needs ages 0-3 and their families, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform developmental evaluations/assessments in the home or in a community setting of the family choice.
Perform and document the routines based interview (RBI) in collaboration with the family and/or Core Team members.
Work collaboratively with transdisciplinary Core Team members, including parents, service coordinators and therapists in the development and implementation of the IFSP.
Develop IFSP outcomes with family, within their everyday routines and activities identified as important by the parent/primary caregiver.
Perform data entry into the Evidence-Based Early Intervention (EBEI) database as directed.
Provide demonstration, modeling, coaching and consultation to parents to enhance their use of strategies to achieve outcomes.
Inform parents of available services and resources as they relate to and support IFSP outcomes.
Provide public and private agencies information about the early intervention program of the Cuyahoga DD.
Together with the Service Coordinator, assist parents and children with transition at age three into their educational environment.
Maintain accurate records of individual child's progress per the IFSP and during regular home visits.
Complete paperwork and documentation necessary for ongoing programming.

Benefits

Over 40 paid days off a year, including holidays.
Flexible work schedule.
The ability to work remote and in the community (some in-office meetings required.)
A great government Pension through Ohio PERS.
Fantastic Major Medical insurance.
Free Dental, Vision Life, and Temporary disability Insurance
Professional Development Reimbursement each year.
Membership dues reimbursement each year.
Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS rate.
Working here qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Pay Increases