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Job Title: Child Development Specialist

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

Location: Salem, Utah/ Nebo School District Boundaries

Salary Range: $45,000+ DOE

Supervisor: Program Supervisor

The Child Development Specialist (CDS) plays a key role in delivering quality early intervention services required under IDEA Part C. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the CDS provides special instruction in individual, family, and group settings to infants and toddlers enrolled in the Kids Who Count (KWC) early intervention program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to early intervention. Kids Who Count (KWC) verifies both degree attainment and educational institution accreditation following an offer of employment.
• This position requires the use of a personal vehicle with continuous automobile insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirements.
• Must pass a Background Criminal Investigation and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be proficient in using a PC and/or tablet for email communication, scheduling, data entry, and to submit and maintain personal work records.
• Completion of an Early Intervention Specialist credential from the State of Utah is required within six months from the date of hire.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking. In addition, s/he must be able to play actively with children on the floor and must endure some environmental health risks common to family homes, such as pets, secondhand smoke, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development, including behavioral, communication, cognitive, social-emotional, self-help, sensory and self-regulation, general health and nutrition, and gross and fine motor.
• Ability to identify atypical development and risk factors in both infants and toddlers.
• Knowledge of various disabilities and how they impact development.
• Experience conducting developmental evaluations using criterion- and norm-referenced instruments and assessment tools to assist in determining a child’s eligibility for early intervention services.
• The preferred candidate will demonstrate understanding and respect for family-centered early intervention services philosophy provided under Part C of IDEA.

Essential Skills:

• The ability to communicate in English in both written and verbal formats on a professional level.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing work materials and a personal work schedule. The ability to keep timely and accurate records including time sheets, service documentation, required electronic data entry and compliance, task lists, caseload lists and reports.
• Proficiency in using a PC: sending/receiving email, keeping an up-to-date electronic schedule, using a database, accessing information in web-based formats, conducting online research, and composing and editing documents. Proficiency in accessing information in web-based formats, conducting research, and developing and presenting
• The ability to collaborate with team members, follow established policies and procedures, respond promptly to communication, attend meetings and activities regularly, meet assigned deadlines, and resolve problems.
• The ability to lead a team, motivate others and monitor program performance.
• Establish and maintain relationships of mutual respect and trust with client families, co-workers, and community partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to appropriately address the child and family developmental concerns.
• Educate parents on their child’s developmental progress. Conduct ongoing assessment in all areas of child development.
• Utilize coaching strategies to facilitate the parent-child relationship and enable parents to enhance their child’s development and achieve IFSP outcomes.
• Implement individual and group activities at home visits or the center to teach families strategies for optimal development.
• Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client records, caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
• Assist parents with Medicaid, SSI, and other programs that might be beneficial for the child and their family.

Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person