Pediatric Developmental Specialist Independent Contractor

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking Pediatric Developmental Specialist Contract Workers to provide Early Intervention home-based services to patients from birth to age 3 in Allegheny County and/or Butler County. The Developmental Specialist will be responsible for implementing EI services according to the child's IFSP. They will have the ability to determine their own availability and schedule. Collaboration with other developmental specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists is an opportunity. Office space will be available as needed for administrative tasks related to caseload. Candidates must reside in the Pittsburgh or surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in child development, early intervention, early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education, or family studies.
• 3-5 years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Must have the flexibility to schedule early intervention patients on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrate awareness and ability to implement Developmental services following all necessary safety precautions for self and patient.
• The treatment provided is consistent with best practice, evidence-based practice, and adheres to all policies, procedures, and HIPAA.
• Must have working knowledge of computers to complete documentation electronically and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform developmental services a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Ability to sustain moderate physical activities including but not limited to getting on and off dynamic therapy equipment, sitting and moving on the floor, kneeling, and standing up numerous times, ability to hand suspended equipment from ceiling hooks, ability to move children in and out of developmental positions, ability to transfer children to wheelchairs, beds, cars, etc.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to communicate information in a professional and courteous manner with other staff and families.
• Manual dexterity necessary to operate medical equipment, computer, telephone system, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or access other means of transportation in order to travel locally for business related to The Children's Home.
• Displays strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates professional behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Early Intervention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement EI services according to the child's IFSP.
• Provide Developmental services to patients of all programs and external contracts.
• Development service consists of evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, consultation, documentation, follow up and discharge planning.
• Ensure required documentation is completed for all patients within specific timeframes.
• Ensure clear communication between the therapist and patient/family or other members of the medical team.
• Attend and participate in mandatory staff meetings.
• Demonstrate independence in professional growth through continuing education or other sources such as workshops, seminars, etc.
• Participate in the clinical education of students as appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level