Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

Please apply at henrydd.org by April 30, 2026.

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POSITION

Developmental Specialist Classified/Non-Exempt/Professional Full Time-40 hrs. /wk.

LOCATION HOPE

Services 135 East Maumee Avenue, OH 43545 DEPARTMENT Early Intervention

NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4 p.

m., varies according to need

SUPERVISION CONTROL

The Developmental Specialist is supervised by the Director of Early Intervention.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED N/A JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS

The Henry County Board of DD has established job duties which must be performed by a Developmental Specialist in accordance with work rules and Board policy/procedures. The following qualification standards are necessary to measure actual ability to perform essential functions of the job. Administers assessments and evaluations for program eligibility. Ensures that all domains of development are monitored upon each home visit. Integrates plans for Individualized Family Service Plans, particularly with a team of professionals including but not limited to Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech/Language Therapist, Nurse, SSA, and Director of EI. Collaborates with all team members to assist families with meeting immediate needs as well as transitions to other services and programs. Attends home visits to assess, evaluate, and provide direct care with regard to the IFSP. Allows for flexible scheduling of home visits. Prepares and maintains records according to state guidelines and board policies. Performs chart reviews and quality improvement activities to insure EI mandates, timelines, polices, and procedures are followed.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent driving. Visiting homes and other places in the community are recurrent. While performing duties of this job, the employee is usually active at home visits. The employee exhibits usual vision and auditory demands. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on items, with varying weight limits of children up to 45 pounds. The employee must have the ability to relate program philosophy, procedures, and goals to the general public in a manner representative of our mission. The employee shall serve as a role model with appropriate social/moral behaviors. The employee shall maintain professional ethics, protecting the confidentiality of all information. Must have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Special Education or related field. Two to three years' experience is preferred.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to "Creatively working in partnership with eligible individuals and their families to discover, pursue, and achieve what is important to them."

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.82

• $34.

70 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Early Intervention Developmental Specialist 135 E Maumee Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545 $20.82

• $34.70 an hour
• Full-time $20.82
• $34.70 an hour
• Full-time Please apply at henrydd.

org by April 30, 2026.

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POSITION

Developmental Specialist Classified/Non-Exempt/Professional Full Time-40 hrs. /wk.

LOCATION HOPE

Services 135 East Maumee Avenue, OH 43545 DEPARTMENT Early Intervention

NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4 p.

m., varies according to need

SUPERVISION CONTROL

The Developmental Specialist is supervised by the Director of Early Intervention.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED N/A JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS

The Henry County Board of DD has established job duties which must be performed by a Developmental Specialist in accordance with work rules and Board policy/procedures. The following qualification standards are necessary to measure actual ability to perform essential functions of the job. Administers assessments and evaluations for program eligibility. Ensures that all domains of development are monitored upon each home visit. Integrates plans for Individualized Family Service Plans, particularly with a team of professionals including but not limited to Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech/Language Therapist, Nurse, SSA, and Director of EI. Collaborates with all team members to assist families with meeting immediate needs as well as transitions to other services and programs. Attends home visits to assess, evaluate, and provide direct care with regard to the IFSP. Allows for flexible scheduling of home visits. Prepares and maintains records according to state guidelines and board policies. Performs chart reviews and quality improvement activities to insure EI mandates, timelines, polices, and procedures are followed.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent driving. Visiting homes and other places in the community are recurrent. While performing duties of this job, the employee is usually active at home visits. The employee exhibits usual vision and auditory demands. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on items, with varying weight limits of children up to 45 pounds. The employee must have the ability to relate program philosophy, procedures, and goals to the general public in a manner representative of our mission. The employee shall serve as a role model with appropriate social/moral behaviors. The employee shall maintain professional ethics, protecting the confidentiality of all information. Must have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Special Education or related field. Two to three years' experience is preferred.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to "Creatively working in partnership with eligible individuals and their families to discover, pursue, and achieve what is important to them."

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.82

• $34.

70 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person