Master's degree in child development, early childhood, teaching, or related field (required for Orange County)
Special education teaching credential (preferred)
Experience in early intervention services
Experience in home-based service delivery
Strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Conduct developmental assessments and provide child development services using the Parent Coaching Model
Follow Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) to help children achieve developmental goals
Utilize a family-centered approach to enhance caregiver skills and confidence
Deliver services in natural environments such as homes and daycare centers
Perform re-assessments and write bi-annual progress reports
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and state regulations
Benefits
Competitive rates based on experience
Sign-on bonus up to $500
Professional support and development opportunities
Flexible scheduling and location choices
Entirely paperless operations with electronic signatures
Eligibility for direct deposit
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
Eligible for sick time
Full Job Description
Child Development Specialist
Benefits:
Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($35 / hour - $45 / hour)
Sign on Bonus up to $500
Professional Support & Development
Create your Own schedule
Sunny Days is entirely paperless, utilizing electronic signatures.
Flexible Schedules & Locations of Your Choice
Eligible for direct deposit
Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Eligible for Sick Time
Looking for a flexible, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with infants, toddlers and their families? Join our team of dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of young children by providing quality, home-based early intervention services.
Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in the area of early intervention, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. Sunny Days is a nationwide agency and has programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are multi-disciplinary, providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as child development services.
We are looking to grow our team of Child Development Specialists in your area!
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct developmental assessments, provide child development services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
Follow each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build caregivers' confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
Provide services in the child's natural environment, in families' homes, daycare centers and/or other community settings.
Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual)
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)
Requirements:
Master's degree preferred/ required (for Orange County only) in child development, early childhood, teaching or related field OR a special education teaching credential
