Bilingual Developmental Specialist or Developmental Specialist - Lowell

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Serving Children in More Communities with our Early Intervention Program!

Our Early Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in the Greater Lowell area to include eight additional communities. We serve children and families in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, and Methuen as well as Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.

Partners in Child Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. Our programs include our Early Intervention Program, our Anderson School, a special education school for children having complex medical needs, and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program.

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.

We offer you the opportunity to change the trajectory of a child’s life, every day at a critical time in their development.

We are looking for a full or part time Bilingual Developmental Specialist /Developmental Specialist to join our Early Intervention Program serving the Lowell area.

The Bilingual Developmental Specialist/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 Bilingual Developmental Specialist/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.

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.

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.