This position offers a salary range of $54,000 to $59,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to join their team. As an Early Intervention Early Childhood Educator or Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families' priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized. Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $54,000-$59,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience
Productivity bonus opportunities Mileage reimbursement403(b) retirement plan with employer match Schedule & Paid Time OffFlexible FT, PT, Per Diem, and flexible hours Monday-Friday schedule, generally between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Generous vacation time96 hours of sick time annually12 paid holidays Up to 24 hours of professional development/conference time annually Health & Insurance Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Fitness benefits and wellness incentive program Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account Section 125 flexible benefits plan for medical and dependent care expenses Employer-paid long-term disability insurance Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Employee Assistance Program Optional coverage is also available, including: Short-term disability insurance Accident insurance Cancer insurance Professional Support & Development Paid professional license renewal fees Clinical supervision and structured orientation Ongoing mentoring and team support Scholarship opportunities through the Fazzio Scholarship and Thom Academy Tools Provided Employer-issued laptop Employer-issued cell phone
Position Responsibilities:
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client's developmental status. Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families. Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child's development. Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development. Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress. Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed. Provides supportive professional assistance to families. Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.
Position Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children. Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development. Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners. Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services. Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards. Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills. Current driver's license and reliable transportation. Bilingual/Bicultural a plus. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
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