Exceptional Children's Foundation · 1 day ago
Child Development Specialist - Bilingual
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $23.50/hr
1+ years expExceptional Children's Foundation is dedicated to supporting children with developmental delays and their families. The Child Development Specialist will provide services to children ages birth to 36 months, develop individualized programs, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
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Responsibilities
Plan individual programs, conduct case management, and evaluate progress. Employ trans-disciplinary approach to programming, conferring with team members and specialists. Conduct assessments, determine goals and objectives, and track due dates for same. Maintain a telephone log of all client-related calls in each client’s file
Develop a curriculum based on individual plan and goals that includes instructional grouping patterns and reinforcement techniques. Make or otherwise secure instructional materials based on client’s goals and objectives. Modify curriculum and materials as needed to achieve client’s success. Prepare weekly lesson and activity plans that employ a balance between established routines and novel activities. Understand components of classroom climate and create and maintain an environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive to learning
Ensure the safe and regular care of clients which includes toileting, diapering, feeding, and changing clothes, Provide direct supervision of clients at all times. Manage and assist with arrival and departure supervision and loading/unloading buses as needed. Ensure snacks are prepared daily. Center-based Only
Supervise classroom staff. Plan and organize activities to maximize student-centered utility of teacher’s aides and other staff. Clearly communicate assignments and expectations. Share and review client and program information with staff weekly. Center-based only
Maintain the site in a neat and orderly manner ensuring safety is a priority. Supervise and assist with daily set up and clean up per the classroom schedule and assist with site set up and clean up routines as assigned. Ensure all equipment and toys are disinfected daily
Provide Regional Center case management. Ensure the timely and regular documentation of center-based and/or home visit case notes, required reports, emails and evaluations-program goals. Complete paperwork (002) when clients’ services change
Write and update reports including developmental assessments, goals, progress notes, closing summaries, and other reports in professional report format as needed and as scheduled. Email to Regional Center counselors and place all documentations in client’s charts
Follow home visit and center-based guidelines and policies and report concerns to the program manager. Complete home visit notes daily and obtain parent signatures. Attach copy to monthly attendance record and place in client’s file, and as directed by each program
Work with Parents and maintain regular communication to ensure they are informed of meetings, incidents, child’s progress, etc. Answer questions or refer to the Program Manager. Provide information for and attend parent meetings and goal report meetings. Keep the Program Manager informed of all parental concerns, issues, and communications and coordinate plans to address issues with the program manager. Assist parents as needed with transition plans, including visiting potential or new programs with the family. It is important to have good and appropriate dialogue with families
Report any suspected child abuse as mandated by California law and immediately to the program manager. Assist with follow-up as needed. Report client incidents and injuries to the program manager or other administrator immediately and conduct follow-up
Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled, including staff meetings, supervision meetings, safety meetings, and in-service trainings. Prepare for and participate in IFSP, transition, and other client meetings
Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment
Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements
Know the location and proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and post emergency plan for site. Know emergency procedures including fire, bomb threat, and earthquake drills and follow them during any real or simulated emergency
Know, follow, and enforce all ECF policies attendance, timesheets and requests for time off
Know and follow appropriate dress code
Regular, reliable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work or other human services field
Twelve units in Early Childhood Education
One year teaching or training/working with children aged birth to five years that have developmental delays, and their families
Ability to assess development delays children ages birth to five years
Ability to communicate effectively with clientele, service providers, families and agency personnel, observing tact and diplomacy at all times
Ability to use sound judgment and conduct self in a professional manner at all times
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to react quickly to emergencies
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Armenian) based on client needs
Computer skills sufficient for report writing
Good organizational skills and a high level of initiative
Proof of valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required
Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter
Pass a pre-employment physical
Obtain and maintain infant First Aid and CPR certification
Company
Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children's Foundation provides offers assistance services to children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Veronica Arteaga
President and CEO
Anna Kanauka
Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Recent News
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