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Boston Children's Hospital · 3 months ago

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist I

Jamaica Plain

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $74K/yr

Boston Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric care provider, and they are seeking an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist I. This role involves planning and performing home visits with eligible children and families, providing assessment and therapeutic services, and collaborating with families to develop treatment plans.

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Responsibilities

Participate in assessment, intake and eligibility procedures in manner appropriate to family needs and in compliance with DPH (Department of Public Health) standards

Collaborate with families and the Early Intervention team to develop working treatment plans that reflect shared concerns and priorities

Serve as primary therapist to eligible children and their families, providing home and center based services, as determined by IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan)

Provide counseling to parents and their families, helping parents better care for their children physically and emotionally. Assists parents in developing positive interpersonal relationships

Lead or assist parent/infant, toddler, or parent groups as determined by family/program needs

Initiate contact and advocate for families with other relevant service providers to best serve the family through effective community networking

Assist families in the transition of children upon discharge from Early Intervention

Educate the community regarding the purpose, function, limits and philosophy of EI

Qualification

Early InterventionChild DevelopmentHome VisitsSpecial EducationCounselingFamily AdvocacyCommunity Networking

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Early Intervention, Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Life, Child Development or a similar field

Transcripts of degree work or subsequent transcripts must reflect successful completion of at least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focus on infants, toddlers, and/or families

Experience working with infants/toddlers with developmental delays/medical needs is required

At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children (under the age of 5) is required

The ability to conduct regular home visits with our young patients and families is required