Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to provide home- and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have or are at risk for developmental delays, and to their families. Services are delivered in homes and community settings and are individualized, meaningful to each family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. The role partners with parents and caregivers while prioritizing each family’s priorities, needs, culture, and values.

The position offers a salary range of $54,000 to $59,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, with productivity bonus opportunities. The schedule is flexible and generally Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; full-time, part-time, and per-diem arrangements are offered. The employer provides an extensive benefits package, professional support and development, and an employer-issued laptop and cell phone.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers, including Early Intervention or Early Childhood Education, child development, child studies, education, or special education.
• At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children.
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents or caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to individualized and culturally humble services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to abide by confidentiality and professional-boundary standards.
• Good computer skills and strong documentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infants, toddlers, and families is preferred.
• Bilingual/Bicultural ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of clients’ developmental status.
• Provide direct child development services and activities appropriate for children from birth to age three and their families.
• Participate in developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to each child’s development.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate.
• Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
• Assess family and child strengths, resources, concerns, and progress.
• Act as service coordinator for families by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating intervention plans for each family on the caseload, while ensuring procedures and timelines are followed.
• Provide supportive professional assistance to families.
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child development and help families advocate for their child.

Benefits

• Productivity bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible hours and schedule options
• Generous vacation time
• 96 hours of sick time annually
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 24 hours of professional development or conference time annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fitness benefits and wellness incentive program
• Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, and cancer insurance
• Paid professional license renewal fees
• Clinical supervision and structured orientation
• Ongoing mentoring and team support
• Scholarship opportunities through the Fazzio Scholarship and Thom Academy
• Employer-issued laptop
• Employer-issued cell phone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level