Developmental Specialist (Bilingual Spanish/English) - Early Intervention Job at Kennedy-Donovan Center, New Bedford, MA

Y0p5Y0Q3eXVtVG8vZ3lxT0hsSXhxdnVkVEE9PQ==
  • Kennedy-Donovan Center
  • New Bedford, MA

Job Description

Are you looking for an organization that allows flexibility in your work schedule?!

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.

About this role:

Our  Developmental Specialist  is part of a team of pediatric specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. This program involves collaborating with a team of specialists who are experts in children’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. This program works with children 0-3 years of age. 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

We are looking for Developmental Specialists who have: 

  • 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
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English, preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

The physical requirements for Early Intervention is: 

  • Frequent movement within classroom including 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 

As an EI Developmental Specialist, you'll get to:

  • Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
  • Together develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • 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 to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
  • Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups
  • 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!

KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence!

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Get It - Finance

Bookkeeper / Accountant - Hybrid - Remote Job at Get It - Finance

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accountant Location: New Tampa (Hybrid opportunity, 2 days remote per week) Job Type: Full-time We are a rapidly growing company in the marketing industry, experiencing exciting growth due to our innovative solutions and customer-first approach... 

Clarios

Functional safety engineer Job at Clarios

 ...What you will do: As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will ensure the safety and compliance of advanced energy storage systems, including Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs and ultra-capacitor systems, used in low-voltage automotive applications (12V-48V). This role... 

David's Bridal

Store Manager Job at David's Bridal

 ...by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail! We Make Dreams Happen! As the Store Manager you will build and retain a high performing team, create a consistent environment of world class customer service, and exceed sales... 

InSync Healthcare Recruiters

NP/PA Gastroenterology Job at InSync Healthcare Recruiters

 ...setting, level 3 trauma, with 560 full-time employees. Medical services include OBGYN, General Surgery, Heart & Vascular, Primary Care, Urology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Behavioral Health, Hematology, Oncology, Cancer Center, Rheumatology,... 

Northside Family Dentistry

Dental Lab Technician Job at Northside Family Dentistry

 ...We are looking for a highly capable dental laboratory technician to construct dental prostheses and devices for our patients. You will be filling orders received from our dentists, preparing wax replicas from dental impressions, and fabricating high-quality dental prostheses...