Sensory Screening Specialist

About the role

Help give young children a stronger start! YOU can help identify hearing and vision concerns early and connect families to the support they need. Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a non-profit organization and one of the largest Hispanic Community Development Corporations in the United States. CPLC is committed to empowering individuals through health & human services, housing, education, and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing and vision screening services to children ages 1-5 throughout the designated service area.
• Engage children and families, conduct screenings, explain results, provide referrals, and follow up to help families access needed services.
• Conduct hearing and vision screenings using appropriate screening tools.
• Educate families on screening results, developmental milestones, and next steps.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, referrals, and follow-up.
• Participate in community outreach and collaborate with community partners and providers.
• Maintain required certifications, training, and professional development.
• Travel throughout the service area for screenings, outreach, and meetings.
• Follow all CPLC, program, contractual, and funder requirements.

Qualifications

• Education/Background: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in public health, child development, family studies, social work or related field, or Associate degree plus 2 years of experience, or High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of experience working directly with culturally & economically diverse populations of parents and children.
• Candidates who do not meet bachelor’s degree criteria are subject to the approval of the funder and must agree to a professional development plan upon hire.
• Knowledge and/or experience conducting hearing and/or vision screenings preferred; ability to obtain and maintain certifications in OAE, Pure Tone Audiometry, SPOT, and LEA Symbols within a specified timeframe.
• Knowledge and/or experience with infant and early childhood development (ages 1-5), particularly related to hearing, vision, and developmental milestones.
• Must have a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per contractual requirements.
• Must have access to safe, reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance.

Skills

• Patient, compassionate, organized, and comfortable working with young children and diverse families.
• Able to adapt when a three‑year‑old decides that participating