Developmental Specialist

This position is responsible for providing families of eligible children developmentally appropriate strategies using the Evidence Based Early Intervention model. Must strive to meet the Agency mission and exemplify the Agency’s core values.

Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s or graduate-level degree in education, health, social or behavioral science, social services, human services, or other related field or

Bachelor’s or graduate-level degree in unrelated field and two (2) years full-time*, supervised, paid experience working with children birth through age 5 with disabilities, developmental delays, or diagnosed physical or mental conditions with high probability of resulting in a developmental delay and their families or

Valid license in counseling; early childhood education for ages 3 through 8, grades kindergarten through third, or special education; hearing impairment invention; medicine; nursing; occupational therapy; physical therapy; psychology; psychiatry; social work; speech-language pathology; or visual impairment intervention.

Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database programs. Use mathematics to solve problems. Obtain and use equipment, facilities and materials required to perform work. Operate job related equipment including the use of basic computer programs and systems. Do data entry, generate reports, copy, manage and track documents and information.

Certifications: DODD Early Intervention Specialist (1 Year)
Driver License: None
Other Licenses: None
Permits: None
First Aid/CPR Required: No
PMT Required: No

Knowledge: Knowledge of behavior support, person centered planning, DD programs, services and community resources. General principles and objectives of information technology systems and programs. Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, succinct, and free of errors. Principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to persons served, employees and the public. Gather, analyze and interpret data.

Abilities: Effectively manage time to meet operational needs and desired outcomes and plan and organize the steps to implement new projects. Accomplish goals and tasks through others by delegation, follow-up and oversight. Work as part of a team and work effectively with persons and communities from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. Read, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented in writing. Listen to, understand and communicate information and ideas. Work independently with minimal supervision. Maintain strict confidentiality. Negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. Implement policies, procedures and practices. Work in a complex institutional structure requiring significant collaboration. Analyze situations accurately, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques in order to make well informed decisions. Read and comprehend job-related materials and documents. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Other Expectations: Report unusual incidents and major unusual incidents. Completes all required training and maintains strict confidentiality. Regular attendance is mandatory. Maintain related records in accordance with appropriate records retention guidelines and policies. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures. Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. Must have reliable transportation to fulfill responsibilities requiring travel in the community. Must be available by personal cell phone during working hours.

Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:
1. Works together with the family/caregiver to identify the family’s/caregiver’s priorities and concerns for their child.
2. Develops individualized, evidence-based strategies that can easily be incorporated into the child’s/family’s/caregiver’s existing activities and daily routines which promote active participation of caregivers, children, materials, and the specific environment that leads to achieving IFSP outcomes.
3. Functions as a Primary Service Provider (PSP) to deliver special instruction in the child’s home or community setting.
4. Participates as a member of a trans-disciplinary team; attends weekly team meetings, IFSP meetings, and Transition Planning Conferences.
5. Maintains open communication with the families/caregivers to ensure quality services are being delivered.
6. Conducts developmental assessments in the five developmental domains to plan service needs.
7. Participates in developing and writing IFSP outcomes and strategies with the family/caregiver and Early Intervention Service Coordinator.
8. Supports community agencies to include children with disabilities.
9. Participates in meetings, in-services and / or training as representative of Summit DD internally as well as within Summit County and beyond.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.