Early Intervention Developmental Specialist (All Locations)

Company Description

About Us: Our Early Intervention programs provide services to families with children birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays. The primary focus of early intervention is to provide education, training, and support to families to help their children learn and grow. We provide services in the home, at our early intervention centers, and in the community. Criterion Child Enrichment has a variety of programs throughout the state that provide services to many towns in the following areas: Athol, Boston, Chicopee, Deerfield, Framingham, Franklin, Gardner, Holyoke, Medford, Milford, Northampton, Orange, Petersham, South Hadley, Stoneham, Worcester. Make a difference in the lives of young children and families! Full Time, Part Time, and FFS Positions Available

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• Monthly performance-based incentives

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
• Utilize a parent coaching model in work with families.
• Participate in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits as a member of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
• Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of services for families including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing/vision loss.
• Provide service coordination to assigned caseload including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers, early childhood education, special education or child studies.
• 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under five years of age.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365 including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Ability to use computer-based technology including a computer/laptop and cell phone
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply

Additional Information Benefits:

• Competitive wages and compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Productivity bonus for salaried staff
• Generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid holiday time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefits

Please visit our website at www.criterionchild.com to learn more about our organization! Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, martial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law. Criterion Child Enrichment participates in E-Verify.