Developmental Specialist
At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed.
What you’ll do
- Performs multi-disciplinary evaluations and assessments using formal and informal tools to establish the child/family’s eligibility and need for ongoing services.
- Develops Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes based on family priorities as part of a trans-disciplinary team; works cooperatively with other staff, Service & Support Administrator, parents, caseworkers, medical personnel, therapists, etc. to achieve child and family outcomes as identified by the IFSP.
- Implements evidence-based early intervention services through a primary service provider approach; utilizes a coaching interaction style with other staff, parents, and caregivers.
- Provides services within natural environments such as homes and daycare centers; travels to and gains access to locations in the community to implement plans based on an individual’s needs in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with agency procedures.
- Communicates family’s priorities, needs, and interests; provides coaching support to team members during weekly team meetings and on joint visits.
- Develops and maintains individual records and reports.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities within the field of early intervention to ensure current, relevant, evidence-based service delivery; maintains required licenses and/or certificates.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood, social work, or related field
- Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed
- Must be able to pass criminal background checks, drivers abstract, and various abuser registry checks
Pay
Starting salary is based on experience: $26.00/hr. ($47,320/yr) with no experience, up to $32.50/hr. ($59,150/yr) with 10+ years in the same role. Hourly role paid bi-weekly.
Schedule
35-hour full-time work week; 7 hours per day Monday–Friday.
Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation accrual per year to start, with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
- 3 personal days per year
- 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
- FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution
- Agency-provided phone and laptop, along with reimbursement for travel related to home visits
Work Location
Hybrid locations – work is performed both away from the office, in the community, and at 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237. Employees are expected to travel within the county to meet with individuals and attend in-office meetings as needed. The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow.