What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Specialist position at TheraCare New Jersey?
For more than 25 years, TheraCare has been dedicated to setting the standards for excellence for multi-service healthcare, developmental and educational programs. Our philosophy reflects professionals working collaboratively with families, communities and children to maximize each child’s potential.
We are seeking dynamic Child Development Specialists (CDS) looking for a comprehensive and rewarding experience. In this role, you will provide developmental intervention (DI) to children up to 3 years old with various developmental delays, in a variety of settings.
TheraCare offers:
- Competitive compensation and benefits (medical/dental/401(k)/vision/ESOP/tuition reimbursement)
- Strong supervision model - our experienced staff is here to help you
- Complimentary Applied Behavioral Analysis informing session
- Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
- Caseload clustered in geographic area of your choice
- Work/life balance and autonomy - flexible schedules
- Semi-monthly pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity for employee referral bonuses
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education field, as well as at least one year of professional experience with children ages birth – 3 with disabilities or developmental delays OR at least 6 credits in early childhood development and/or special education. Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail regarding report submission, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to liaise and collaborate with professionals in various disciplines and at different levels in order to best advocate for needs of children and be willing to travel to various settings for service provision.
Salary : $40 - $50