Developmental Specialist

Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of developmental disabilities and make a real impact? Get ready to take center stage as a Developmental Specialist based out of our May Center for Early Intervention!

Get Ready to Transform: Your Role in Action:

• Coordinate and ensure the quality of healthcare services provided to individuals served.
• Provide home visits to address needs and issues related to the family
• Participate in assessment appointments
• Support assigned child in fully participating in activities with typical peers in a community group setting
• Conduct Telehealth as needed
• Coordinate supports identified by family in child's IFSP.
• Service as a liaison between family and ancillary providers.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed by required timelines.
• Assist family in the development of their child's IFSP.
• Monitor status of all functional outcomes and services that are provided.
• Review and modifies the IFSP as needed and completes necessary paperwork.
• Review six month evaluations in timely fashion and completes necessary paperwork.
• Document each interaction with children and/or family on session notes.
• Maintain records of each assigned child.
• Assist in transition planning at least six months prior to discharge.
• Send referral letter to local school system.
• Monitor child's transition from early intervention to school system.
• Complete discharge summaries and required paperwork per required timelines.
• Attend child's IEP meeting, where applicable.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers that encourage inclusionary interaction with typical peers.
• Coordinate curriculum with other team members for services within the child's natural environment.
• Design curriculum to provide education and guidance to families regarding growth and development.
• Prepare all services and documents in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and sensitive to family concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children and their families.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Complete cleaning duties for bleaching toys and equipment after each use.
• Participate in workshops that are required by DPH and the May Institute.

Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination!

• A bachelor's degree with a major in child development, special education, or early childhood education is required
• At least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focus on infants and toddlers is required
• At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under the age of 3 is required
• Being bilingual is preferred

Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This role!

• Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
• Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
• Investing in Your Education:Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!

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May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.

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• West Springfield, MA, USA