CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

PAY RATE: $20.06 - $30.09 BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS Click here ( to review our complete Total Rewards Guide.

• Retirement + matching

• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year

• Onsite childcare - Quincy location

• 24/7 Wellness Center access

• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY This position assists children and families achieve greater emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being. The Child Development Specialist works with the children, parents, families, teachers, and outside agencies to address behavioral, developmental, or any other concerns families may be facing. This person must demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct, and confidentiality.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Minimum bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood, Human Services, or related field with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six;

• Strong knowledge base regarding child development, at-risk children, community resources, and networking

• Ability to establish working relationships with children, parents, teachers, and other community service providers

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood, Human Services, or related field

• Upon hire and every two years: physical exam per state requirements

• Upon hire: Background check as required by State of Illinois.

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.