Child Development Specialist

Job Overview
Robinson Speech and Pediatric Therapy Inc. is a therapist-owned speech-language therapy company looking to hire a Child Development Specialist as part of our developing multi-disciplinary team of therapists! We provide therapy and evaluations to children age birth to 3 years for in-home and community-based intervention. We are a growing company seeking to fill this position by late summer to early fall. This position is expected to begin part time with the option to increase to a full caseload up to full time.

We emphasize the importance of collaboration, consistency, and connection, with a focus on caregiver coaching and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children and their families.

Duties

• Complete assessments to determine a child's eligibility for early start services, and to monitor progress from intervention.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports, including standardized scores, observations, parent interview, medical/developmental history, and goals (if child qualifies for services).
• Establish treatment plans and provide early intervention services for children across cognitive, communication, social-emotional, adaptive/self-help, and motor domains to support functional participation.
• Travel to patients' homes and communities to provide services (paid travel time and mileage reimbursement provided).
• Provide parent coaching to promote carryover of skills between sessions.
• Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide updates on patient progress to families/caregivers.
• Communicate with families and therapy team.
• Comply with professional ethical standards.
• Collaborate with the child's other therapists (if applicable) to ensure continuity of care - Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and as part of the IFSP team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• An active California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Early Childhood Special Education, or an Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization.
• Proven experience working with the pediatric population.
• Strong knowledge of early intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with clients and families of all ages and backgrounds.
• Adherence to a neurodiversity, strengths-based approach to therapy.
• Ability to develop custom treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current CPR certification and negative TB test.
• Two years of pediatric experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English-Spanish speaker (preferred).
• Physical Requirements: will engage in movements that involve lifting equipment used in patient care.

Benefits

• Part-time and full-time positions available.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid travel time with mileage reimbursement.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Health insurance stipend.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Materials stipend.
• CEU stipend.
• License renewal stipend.
• Monthly staff development meetings.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• Built-in administrative time.

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32