Child Development Specialist - BRIDGES at Lake Worth

At Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL), we are far more than just an organization – we are a dynamic force for positive change in the lives of children and families facing adversity. For over 30 years, our strong commitment and dedication to Health, Housing, and Community Services has been creating a lasting, positive impact, continuously improving lives. If you're ready to join a diverse team dedicated to building brighter futures, CPSFL is the place for you. Your journey starts here.

Why CPSFL?

• Impactful Work: We go beyond making a difference; we create lasting social change, touching the lives of those who need it most. 
  
  
• Thriving Careers: Embrace continuous growth and development through our comprehensive training and professional empowerment programs. 
  
  
• Your Voice Matters: We value diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not just heard, but celebrated, empowering all to contribute their unique strengths to our mission of positive change.

Job Summary:

CPSFL has an exciting opportunity for a Child Development Specialist for BRIDGES at Lake Worth for a full-time position. 

The BRIDGES Child Development Specialist is responsible for many of the parent engagement services & activities at the BRIDGES. The goal is to recruit, retain and immerse parents of children 0-8 in an array of parental support activities so to improve child well-being and to create positive and lasting change for children and families in our targeted neighborhoods. 

• Introduces and engages parents  of children 0-5 to the ASQ3 screening tool and parent/child activities that address early childhood development milestones (including the ASQ3-focused P/C activities).
• Engages parents of children scoring in the Monitoring and Concern areas of the ASQ-3 prescreening to actively participate in ‘Raise Me Up’ activities.
• Integrates “Child Development” friendly materials into the Family Resource Center located at BRIDGES.
• Maintains complete, accurate and comprehensive records within a 24-hour time frame. Maintains client charts and clinical documentation in compliance with agency, CSC, ETO, DCF, and Medicaid standards, as applicable.
• Takes a lead role in the recruitment & enrollment of parents for the Incredible Years parenting education component.

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field of Social Services.
• Min 3 yrs. experience in related field.
• Flexible in work hours including some evenings and some Saturdays.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish or Creole).
• Possess effective computer skills & communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Benefits:

• Compensation: $23.93/hr
• Generous Paid Time Off: Our company provides an exceptional paid time off package, including ten paid holidays, a fully paid week off from Christmas to New Year, as well as the accumulation of vacation, sick, and personal time right from the beginning of your employment.
• Benefits and Benefit Bucks: At CPSFL, we value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers various aspects of health and welfare. We understand that every employee has unique needs, which is why we provide monthly Benefit Bucks dedicated to health benefits. With up to $185.00 per pay period (Semi-Monthly), you have the flexibility to personalize and choose the health benefits that suit you best.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a matching contribution of up to 5%, enabling you to save for your future.

To support your overall well-being, we provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and extend legal and financial services. Additionally, we recognize the importance of pets in your life, and thus offer pet insurance to cover their medical needs.

CPSFL fosters an environment that supports equity in race, gender, religion, diversity and inclusion at the individual, organizational and community levels in service to our mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.