Child Development Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Provides evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy, and consultation services.
• Implements services and activities for children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators.
• Delivers consultation services to parents, caregivers, teachers, and community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations.
• Affords assistance to children with physical, social, and behavioral needs.
• Maintains effective communications with parents.
• Preserved confidentiality while communicating with parents and other departments about individual children and family needs and progress.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are complied with at all times.
• Inputs patient data into appropriate computer systems in a timely manner.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Aids in managing program database (data entry, clean-up, electronic filing).
• Performs assessments and clinical observations.
• Reviews assessment outcomes and if eligible coordinates program services and if ineligible, links to community resources.
• Offers intervention services on a weekly basis to a caseload of about 10-15 children in the natural environment.
• Attends all program meetings and trainings as needed.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.