Developmental Consultant (Bilingual English/Spanish - Boca Raton)

About the Role

The Developmental Consultant (DC) coordinates family services for assigned clients within the Healthy Beginnings system of care. This includes screening and assessment, parental education, system navigation, collaboration with the Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency (HB/EA) and community agencies, and providing referrals and linkages to services for families with children ages birth through age 5 in Palm Beach County. Services are provided in the field, requiring flexibility with daytime and evening hours to accommodate client schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and assessment services for children through age five and/or their families using approved assessment tools.
• Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data; identify and recommend appropriate services to system participants.
• Identify risk, protective factors, and client needs through designated assessments and/or second-level screening tools.
• Conduct visits with families in their homes or other designated community locations.
• Ensure flexibility and accessibility by accommodating appointments after school, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Record and report appointments, referrals, home visits, and all other work-related Healthy Beginnings Program activities to supervisor on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferably in social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development, or a related field.
• Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal days.
• FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 100% matching of the first 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.