2 Developmental Specialist Jobs in Grand Junction, CO
Centro de la Familia de Utah is Hiring a Developmental Specialist Near Grand Junction, CO
Responsibilities:
- You will excel in the development of Individual Education Plans/Individual Family Service Plans (IEPs/IFSPs), attending eligibility meetings, offering interpretation, and collaborating with local educational and early intervention agencies. Your classroom observations will ensure alignment with IEP/IFSP objectives and timely disability screening and assessment.
- Utilize strong relationship-building skills to engage parents and actively involve them in the special education journey.
- Collaborate with community partners to support children with disabilities and mental health needs.
- Conduct informative home visits for children with special needs, providing essential information about parents' rights in the special education process, gathering input for evaluations and mental health services, and offering guidance on home activities.
- Manage mental health assessments and coordinate professional visits for children.
- Collaborate closely with Family Service Specialists to deliver mental health services to children and families.
- Ensure smooth transitions for children with special needs between educational programs.
- Provide training to teaching staff and parents on topics related to mental wellness, child development, and working with children with disabilities.
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Type: Full-time
Education & Experience: Background in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or related field, with a focus on special education, social work, or psychology. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is a plus.
Why You'll Love It Here: We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care. Competitive salary and benefits package
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Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$54k-69k (estimate)
07/30/2023
06/24/2024
cdlf.org
MOUNT PLEASANT, UT
200 - 500
1975
LINDA MEIER
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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About Centro de la Familia de Utah
Centro de la Familia de Utah (Centro) is a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting educational success for children and families and fostering healthy and engaged communities. Working with children and families for over 43 years, Centro has excelled at managing early outreach and educational programs among underserved communities in both urban and rural areas. Today, Centro operates five rural Head Start centers and nine Head Start childcare partnership as well as a portfolio of outcome-based programs for elementary, middle and high school students, and programs for adults that provide the too...ls and skills necessary for self-sufficiency. Centro impacts underserved communities through services founded on three core competencies: parent engagement, providing the best full-year standardized programs in underserved rural communities, and engaging staff in meaningful professional development.
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