Developmental Specialist
About The Position
At Joya Child & Family Development you will be working alongside inspiring, passionate, and supportive team members. The ideal candidate will display and promote the shared values of Compassion, Hope, Inclusion, Learning and Dedication with fellow employees, community partners, children, and families. This position delivers individualized, developmentally appropriate intervention using a play-based, family-centered, and coaching-focused approach. Services are designed to promote the child’s acquisition of skills across developmental domains while supporting caregivers to embed learning opportunities within everyday routines.
Requirements
- Knowledge of early childhood development
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Cultural responsiveness
- Organizational and documentation skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; with a strong emphasis and/or work experience in early childhood special education.
- Have or be able to obtain ESIT Developmental Specialist credential within 6 months of hire
- Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance.
- B Test, proof of TDap Immunization, and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
- FBI Background clearance
Nice To Haves
- One to two years’ experience working with preschool children with developmental disabilities or delays desired.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement play-based, individualized learning environments and activities
- Provide services in natural environments
- Utilize evidence-based early intervention practices
- Adapt materials and routines
- Facilitate individual and small group activities
- Construct or adapt equipment
- Partner with families and caregivers
- Provide education, coaching, and support
- Model strategies to strengthen caregiver-child interaction
- Respect family culture and values
- Conduct developmental evaluations
- Collaborate on IFSP development and monitoring
- Write measurable outcomes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals
- Participate in team meetings and IFSP meetings
- Complete accurate documentation
- Maintain HIPAA and FERPA compliance
- Participate in Medicaid Administrative Claiming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
