What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist position at Mariposas Project?
OPEN JOB POSITION: Child Development Specialist
Location: Lake County, CA
Company Description(s): We are a multi-disciplinary therapy agency that provides Early Start (birth-3) services (Speech, OT, PT, Child Development) to our young clientele in a natural environment/home-based therapy model. All clientele are provided services in both a consultative and direct therapy model on a weekly and bi-monthly basis and as authorized by our local Regional Center.
Job Description:
- Provide evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy and consultation services to both Early Start and their families
- Implement and collaborate with trans-disciplinary team services to children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators (Autism, Down Syndrome, etc)
- Attend and report at multi-disciplinary team meetings on a bi-annual and annual basis as requested and indicated by the Early Start program
- Provide consultation services to parents/caregivers, teachers, and to community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or related field) OR current California Education Specialist Credential OR Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children and families preferred
- Ability to drive to all home-based therapy appointments in the assigned area
- Strong report writing skills for multi-disciplinary reports
- Demonstrate professional communication and the ability to work with a variety of therapists, specialists, families, and community professionals (Regional Center, social workers, psychologists, physicians, etc.)
- Must possess proof of a valid California driver's license and auto insurance
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate on experience
- Health insurance benefits for full-time employees
- 401 K
- mileage and travel time reimbursed at the IRS rate
- paid training opportunities
- Mentoring and highly supportive work environment
- Flexible hours and schedule
- Will consider covering phone costs through the agency’s phone carrier (if at least 20/hours per week)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional experience do you have working with children ages 0-3?
- Please list your availability for a video interview.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lake County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35