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Kennedy-Donovan Center · 1 month ago

Developmental Specialist - FFS

Vineyard Haven, MA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$54.06/hr - $56.74/hr

Kennedy-Donovan Center is on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential. They are seeking a Developmental Specialist to provide family-centered services for children aged 0-3, collaborating with a team of pediatric specialists to meet individual developmental needs.

Health CareNon ProfitPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Partner with families on Martha's Vineyard to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs

Develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the family

Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services

Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload

Conduct home visits on Martha's Vineyard to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support

Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries

Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care

Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress

This role allows for flexibility in creating your own schedule to visit with families on Martha's Vineyard!

Qualification

Child developmentEarly interventionEducationSpecial educationPsychologyChildren under 5Case managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree, or higher, in one or more of the following fields: Infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and early childhood education), Child development or child studies, Education or special education, Psychology

300+ hours of experience with children under the age of 5 years old

A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for the island

Frequent movement within the home, but not limited to: kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of children

Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment

Ability to lift 50 pounds alone, 51+ pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment

Ability to physically assist individuals as determined by their needs

Ability to tolerate significant amounts of walking, standing, and sitting