What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist position at Mariposas Project?
Company Description(s): We are a multi-disciplinary therapy agency that provides Early Start (birth-3) services (Speech, OT, PT, Child Development) to our young clientele in a natural environment/home-based therapy model. All clientele are provided services in both a consultative and direct therapy model on a weekly and bi-monthly basis and as authorized by our local Regional Center.
Job Description:
- Provide evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy and consultation services to both Early Start and their families
- Implement and collaborate with trans-disciplinary team services to children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators (Autism, Down Syndrome, etc)
- Attend and report at multi-disciplinary team meetings on a bi-annual and annual basis as requested and indicated by the Early Start program
- Provide consultation services to parents/caregivers, teachers, and to community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) a) Current California Education Specialist Credential OR b) Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children and families preferred and have a core knowledge of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, Early Start eligibility requirements, the IFSP process in accordance with current federal and state laws/regulations, tools for evaluations and the ability to develop functional outcomes for children and families
- Ability to drive to all home-based therapy appointments in the assigned area
- Spanish Language skills preferred but not required (written and verbal)
- Strong report writing skills for multi-disciplinary reports
- Demonstrate solid professional communication and the ability to work with a variety of therapists, specialists, families and community professionals (Regional Center, social workers, psychologists, physicians)
- Must possess proof of a valid California driver's license and auto insurance
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate on experience
- Health insurance benefits for full-time employees
- 401 K
- Mentoring and highly supportive work environment
- Flexible hours and schedule
- Will consider covering phone costs through the agency’s phone carrier (if at least 20/hours per week)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32