1st Five - Developmental Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Help Shape a Child's Future—Starting Today!

1st Five Developmental Support Specialist

Firefly | Serving Western Iowa

At Firefly , we know that the first five years of a child's life can change everything. That's why we're looking for a compassionate, energetic professional to join our 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative and help children and families get the support they need to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a 1st Five Developmental Support Specialist, you'll make a real difference by:

• Partnering with families to support healthy child development.
• Building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners.
• Empowering parents with education, guidance, and support.
• Build trusting relationships with families while serving as a guide and advocate throughout their child's developmental journey.
• Conduct developmental screenings and developmental monitoring.
• Connect families with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Coordinate referrals and help families overcome barriers to accessing care, including scheduling appointments, transportation, and identifying payment resources.
• Provide education and anticipatory guidance that promotes healthy child development.
• Assist with quality assurance activities, chart audits, and documentation.
• Maintain timely, accurate records while meeting agency and grant reporting requirements.
• Represent Firefly professionally through community outreach and partnerships

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is caring, organized, and passionate about helping others.

Qualifications include:

• Minimal Education/Qualifications: Salary is dependent of level of education

• Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • 1. a bachelor’s degree in education, health education, social work, counseling, nursing, sociology, family and consumer sciences, health and human development, individual and family studies, early childhood, psychology or other health related field; or Registered Nurse; or Licensed Practical Nurse. (Salary range $20.44 - $23.20)
  • 2. an associate’s degree in early childhood, family/human services or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time 26 work experience with children and families. (Salary range $19.89 - $22.65)
  • 3. at least four years of a combination of education and/or full-time work experience in early childhood, family/human services or a closely related field working with children and families
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout our six-county service area
• Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply!

Why Firefly?

At Firefly, you'll do more than have a job—you'll have a purpose. Join a collaborative team that's committed to strengthening children, supporting families, and building healthier communities.

When you join Firefly, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• The ability to build lasting relationships with families and community partners
• A mission-driven organization where your work truly matters

Ready to make an impact? Join Firefly and help give every child the best possible start in life!