Developmental Consultant

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop a working relationship with parents wherein they can utilize developmental information and supports to enhance their relationship with their child
• Ensure parents have the tools and support to appropriately advocate for their child
• Discuss the developmental needs, strengths and limitations of the child with the parents
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the child in relation to their levels of functioning, parent concerns, goals and IFSP objectives
• Managing personal client schedule; maintain minimum expected frequency of visits with the family as determined in the child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); reschedule missed or cancelled appointments
• Monitor child’s development and maintain appropriate and accurate documentation (including but not limited to, home visit notes and HELP charts), update goals, develop and generate twice yearly reports
• Support families in transitioning from PIP services at age five to other appropriate services
• Interact and collaborate with professionals, including Parent Infant Programs staff and Regional Center staff in a positive manner to facilitate successful relationships
• Develop appropriate developmental activities based on monitoring instruments, anecdotal observations

 

• Provide information to support other staff so the program design and integrity is maintained across the organization.

General Responsibilities  Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety.

• Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings
• Keep confidential information
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Productivity Expectations   Developmental Consultants are expected to bill a minimum of 5 hours direct client hours per day Monday through Friday (approximately 100 hours per month based on 20 business days).   This full time position and direct hours expectation allows 2-3 hours a day for indirect activity time which includes but is not limited to driving, training, collaboration, scheduling, report writing and administrative tasks.    Physical Requirements  

Typical Working Conditions:	Consultants work from home offices, in the homes of families served by Parent Infant Programs, in public areas such as parks and recreation centers and in childcare centers.  Conditions vary widely.  They include but are not limited to: heat, cold, dust, mold, animal dander
Equipment Used:	Developmental consultants drive their own vehicle, use desk and/or cell phones, laptop and keyboard
Essential Physical Tasks:	Standing, chair and floor sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, walking, running, negotiating stairs and playground equipment including slides, swings, merry go round, reaching out and over-head, lifting up to 40lbs, pushing/pulling up to 50lbs and keying and driving

Salary : $37,000 - $43,000