Pediatric Developmental Specialist Independent Contractor

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

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.
• Flexibility to schedule early intervention patients on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Working knowledge of computers to complete documentation electronically and in a timely manner.
• Ability 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.
• Ability 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.
• 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.
• Determine availability and schedule for early intervention patients.
• Collaborate with other developmental specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists.
• Provide Developmental services to patients of all programs and external contracts.
• Perform evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, consultation, documentation, follow-up, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate awareness and ability to implement Developmental services following all necessary safety precautions for self and patient.
• Ensure required documentation is completed for all patients within specific timeframes.
• Provide treatment consistent with best practice, evidence-based practice, and adhere to all policies, procedures, and HIPAA.
• 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: Entry Level