Developmental Specialist Jobs

Earn $44,000/ annually, 3 weeks vacation, 10 calendar holidays (Includes 1 floating holiday), 3 personal days off with pay, and up to 80 sick days.

The PACE Developmental Specialist implements interventions for children 0-6, parents and teenage parents under the supervision of the PACE Program supervisor.

Functions

• Collect and tabulates measurement tools as defined by grant
• Perform all agency activities, job duties and responsibilities and related agency activities with respect and appreciation for the persons served, including the diversity of cultures, traditions, and practices
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
• Coordinate referrals for clients for services not covered by the grant, when indicated
• Responsible for identifying, obtaining and maintaining sites to implement program services (with approval from program supervisor)
• Participate in weekly individual/group supervision or as agreed upon with the program supervisor
• Participate in 10 of 12 monthly staff meetings
• Collect demographic data as required by grant and submits to data entry specialist within given deadlines
• Collect demographic data and submits to data entry specialist and program supervisor within given deadlines
• Facilitate presentations at approved sites to help obtain clients for enrollment to the program
• Complete all required trainings within given deadlines
• Market the program in the community to help expand services within in the program
• Complete documentation that is of high quality and in accordance with agency policies and any grant is submitted within given deadlines
• Maintain good working relationships among co-workers and administrative staff
• Attend and collaborate with community meetings/events/fairs
• Collect and tabulates measurement tools and submits to data entry specialist and program supervisor within given deadlines
• Conduct individual, family, and group training sessions with parents and their children 0-6, and teenage parents, as determined by the program
• Perform other duties, as assigned

HOURS PER WEEK: Non-Exempt

• Must be flexible to meet program needs
• Regular hours entail 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Required Experience

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work independently with competent decision making using established criteria and
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Knowledgeable in areas of child development, infant mental health, family functioning, and early intervention
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a flexible team environment
• Bachelors Degree in mental health or related field; child development preferred.
• Skilled in collaborating with other disciplines and services
• Ability to prioritize, organize and schedule workload effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of moderate statistical and research techniques
• Cultural sensitivity skills required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Guidelines
• Ability to travel to all agency locations

Benefits

As a full time benefits position, staff is eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.

In accordance with Federal, state & local laws, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.

Keyword: Developmental Specialist, Educator, Healthcare, Human Services, Non-Profit, Social Services, PACE, Children, Families