Child Development Specialist

Sunny Days

$72K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field (Master's degree required in Orange County)
  • Special education teaching credential acceptable
  • Preferred experience in early intervention services
  • Home-based service delivery experience is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for family engagement

Responsibilities

  • Conduct developmental assessments and provide services using the Parent Coaching Model
  • Implement individualized family service plans (IFSP) to support child development goals
  • Employ family-centered coaching strategies to enhance caregiver confidence
  • Deliver services in the child's natural environments such as homes and daycare centers
  • Conduct re-assessments and compile progress reports bi-annually
  • Ensure confidentiality of child and family information in compliance with regulations

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates based on experience
  • Sign-on bonus up to $500
  • Professional support and development opportunities
  • Ability to create a flexible schedule
  • Entirely paperless operations with electronic signatures
  • Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Sick time eligibility
  • Direct deposit available
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.

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:
  • Bachelor's Degree - (Master's degree required in Orange County) in child development, early childhood, teaching or related field OR a special education teaching credential
  • Early Intervention Experience Preferred
  • Home-Based Service Delivery Experience Preferred
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills

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