Child Development Specialist
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct developmental assessments, provide child development services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
- Follow each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
- Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build caregivers’ confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
- Provide services in the child’s natural environment, in families’ homes, daycare centers and/or other community settings
- Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual)
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree - (Masters degree required in Orange County) in child development, early childhood, teaching or related field OR a special education teaching credential
- Early Intervention Experience Preferred
- Home-Based Service Delivery Experience Preferred
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Department: San Fran Dir Serv Special Ed
Location: Sacramento, CA
Benefits: Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($35 / hour - $45 / hour), Sign on Bonus up to $500, Professional Support & Development, Create your Own schedule, Sunny Days is entirely paperless, utilizing electronic signatures, Flexible Schedules & Locations of Your Choice, Eligible for direct deposit, Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Eligible for Sick Time
Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in the area of early intervention, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. Sunny Days is a nationwide agency and has programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are multi-disciplinary, providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as child development services.
We are looking to grow our team of Child Development Specialists in your area!
Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.