Developmental Specialist

Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of developmental disabilities and make a real impact? Get ready to take center stage as a Developmental Specialist based out of our May Center for Early Intervention in West Springfield, MA!

Get Ready to Transform: Your Role in Action:

• Coordinate and ensure the quality of healthcare services provided to individuals served.
• Provide home visits to address needs and issues related to the family
• Participate in assessment appointments
• Support assigned child in fully participating in activities with typical peers in a community group setting
• Conduct Telehealth as needed
• Coordinate supports identified by family in child's IFSP.
• Service as a liaison between family and ancillary providers.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed by required timelines.
• Assist family in the development of their child's IFSP.
• Monitor status of all functional outcomes and services that are provided.
• Review and modifies the IFSP as needed and completes necessary paperwork.
• Review six month evaluations in timely fashion and completes necessary paperwork.
• Document each interaction with children and/or family on session notes.
• Maintain records of each assigned child.
• Assist in transition planning at least six months prior to discharge.
• Send referral letter to local school system.
• Monitor child's transition from early intervention to school system.
• Complete discharge summaries and required paperwork per required timelines.
• Attend child's IEP meeting, where applicable.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers that encourage inclusionary interaction with typical peers.
• Coordinate curriculum with other team members for services within the child's natural environment.
• Design curriculum to provide education and guidance to families regarding growth and development.
• Prepare all services and documents in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and sensitive to family concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children and their families.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Complete cleaning duties for bleaching toys and equipment after each use.
• Participate in workshops that are required by DPH and the May Institute.

Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination!

• A bachelor's degree with a major in child development, special education, or early childhood education is required
• At least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focus on infants and toddlers is required
• At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under the age of 3 is required
• Being bilingual is preferred

Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This role!

• Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
• Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
• Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!

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• West Springfield, MA, USA