Thom Child and Family Services · 3 hours ago
Bilingual-Spanish or Portuguese Developmental Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $56K/yrThom Child & Family Services is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to work with infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays. The role involves providing home and community-based early intervention services, partnering with families to ensure individualized and meaningful service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status
Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families
Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development
Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development
Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed
Provides supportive professional assistance to families
Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children
Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards
Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills
Current driver's license and reliable transportation
Bilingual/Bicultural a must. (Spanish or Portuguese)
Preferred
Experience with infants, toddlers and families
Benefits
Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours
Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
Generous vacation
Personal time
Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
403(b) with employer matching
Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
Employer-sponsored Life Insurance
Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Productivity Bonus Plan
Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
Paid professional license renewal fees.
Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.
Mileage reimbursement
Other optional benefits:
Short-term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Company
Thom Child and Family Services
Thom offers a range of services to families, children, and other professionals. Child and Family Services supports the needs of.
Founded in 1921
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-08-03
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