Developmental Specialist/ Bilingual Developmental Specialist- Lowell

Developmental Specialist/ Bilingual Developmental Specialist- Lowell Partners in Child Development - 4.8 Lowell, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $60,000 - $67,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Childhood development Maintaining patient confidentiality Passion for working with children Special education Childhood developmental delays Parent communication Driver's License Haitian Creole Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Portuguese Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with families Computer skills Early intervention Child & youth therapy Full Job Description We are looking for a full time or part time Developmental Specialist or Bilingual Developmental Specialist to join our Early Intervention Program serving the Lowell area. The Developmental Specialist or Bilingual Developmental Specialist will work in the Greater Lowell area as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing in-home and childcare center EI services for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability. This position contributes to the development of the Individual Family Service plan (IFSP) including strategies and family outcomes addressing the child's individual needs. The Developmental Specialist or Bilingual Developmental Specialist provides individualized, developmentally appropriate resources, and activities for the child and family utilizing parent coaching, participation in screenings, assessments, child and parent groups, center, and home visits. This position services clients through coordination and collaboration with team members, public/private and community service providers. Our Early Intervention Program dramatically improves outcomes for children ages 0-3 who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays. Services are provided at no cost to the family through therapeutic interventions embedded in their daily routines. Our specialized staff is dedicated to helping children reach their developmental milestones. Our Early Intervention professionals see the dramatic impact their work is having on each child and their families as they provide in-home services at no cost to the families. The professional satisfaction of these Early Intervention professionals is palpable as children receiving Early Intervention services from Partners in Child Development meet developmental goals before the age of three at 3 times the state average.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required in Child Development, Education, Child Studies, or in a related area with coursework reflecting at least 4 approved 3-credit courses on infants, toddlers, and/or families. Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Haitian-Creole is preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5. Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred. Must hold current, valid driver's license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits. Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid training. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child's functioning and development. Must be flexible and adaptable in administering therapy. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation. Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members and other professionals. Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and compassion for children and families. History of maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries and displaying qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Partner in Child Development's mission, vision, and values. Ability to obtain or provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) required by MA Department of Public Health (DPH) for MA Early Intervention providers and issued through the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Successful criminal background screening, including check with the Commonwealth of MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services criminal and sex offender database. To learn more about us, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers. Partners in Child Development provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee's professional development.

Our benefits package includes:

Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays

Medical:

Numerous medical plan choices. Generous company contribution

Dental:

Company paid premiums for employee coverage

Vision:

Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses Productivity Incentive Program Mileage Reimbursement & Company-provided cell phones

Registered Dietitian Services Life & Disability Insurances:

Company paid Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including Child & Elder Care & Work-Life solution location services, Legal guidance for major life events, Identity Theft support services, Retirement & Financial planning Pet Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs Generous Employee Referral bonuses Clinical supervision, mentoring, professional development & training opportunities

Student Loans:

As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person