Developmental Specialist

Developmental Specialist, Early Intervention (Bilingual) Eliot is
committed to employee growth & retention by offering a comprehensive
total rewards package including but not limited to: 75% Company
Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance 12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20
Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually 401(k) Retirement Plan
with Employer Match 100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance
100% Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance $3000 Employee
Referral Bonus $3000 Annual Tuition/Professional Development
Reimbursement Opportunities for growth internally within our 100
programs across Massachusetts Comprehensive Staff Orientation, Training
Programs & Professional Development Assistance FSA, Dependent Care,
transportation reimbursement The Eliot Early Intervention Program of
Eliot Community Human Services is seeking a Bachelor level Developmental
Specialist. Bilingual in Portuguese Prefered. The Early Intervention
Programs provide home & community based services for children from birth
to three years of age, who may have, or are at risk of having, a delay
in development. A multidisciplinary team of specialists assess the
child?s needs & work with the family to maximize skill acquisition,
facilitating optimal growth in the areas of cognitive, language, motor,
& social development. The hands-on, family-focused approach to services
strives to increase parents? understanding of their child?s strengths &
needs, & supports parents in learning how to foster their child?s growth
& development. Responsibilities: Identify, screen, and evaluate
performance of infants and children using standard measures. Develop and
ensure follow up of treatment goals from the Individual Family Service
Plan (IFSP) in the home. Plans are developed in accordance with the
requirements of the funding source, sound clinical practice, and in
collaboration with the family. Provide intervention in the areas of
cognition, social behaviors, perceptual motor skills, and learning
style. Provide transdisciplinary services to families and children
enrolled in the Early Intervention program. Utilize a team approach to
planning and treatment with families, physicians, and agencies. Provide
assessment/reports, IFSP?s, progress notes, and insurance verification
reports within established timelines. Provide in service training to
other team members within areas of expertise. Maintain client records in
accordance with Department of Public Health and Eliot protocols. Attend
staff development and professional seminars and meetings to maintain or
upgrade professional skills.. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Bilingual
Preferred – Portuguese Pay Rate: $48,000.000 Qualifications Education
Required Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Experience
Required Good clinical documentation skills and be able to meet
deadlines. Meet third party and Department of Public Health Early
Intervention Program regulations criteria. Preferred 1-2 years:
Infancy/early childhood Licenses & Certifications Required MA Drivers
License Requisition Number: EIDEV008749