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STAR of California is looking for a qualified Bilingual Child Development Specialist in San Fernando Valley, CA. Under the general supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) the Child Development Specialist (CDS) will develop and target Child Developmental goals and provide general support in communication domains. The incumbent will implement developmental activities and share general strategies for parent education.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Clinical Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Provide one-to-one intervention utilizing the principles of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) service delivery model in the home and community setting
- Create and assign parent education goals as well as provide parent education training on a weekly/monthly basis
- Communicate with the parents verbally and in writing the following: Child Development goals, progress, and education strategies.
- Follow the set therapy plan by targeting goals with consistency and fidelity
- Enter and take appropriate data on CDS goals in the data collection platform
- Conduct data collection in 15-20 min increments during a session
- Review data and update all CDS goals as needed
- Complete CDS section of interdisciplinary reports and submit to the supervisor by deadline
- Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the consumer's progress, goal development, and need for new programming
- CDS with 2+ years' experience conduct developmental assessments (DAYC-2, HELP Strand, etc.) and mentor other CDS
- Communicate parental concerns immediately to the supervisor
- Support generalization of learned skills in the natural environment
Professional Responsibilities
- Arrive at the scheduled session on time
- Dress appropriately and follow the guidelines in the BLC-SSG handbook
- Communicate any changes in scheduling (e.g., make-ups, cancellations) to both parents, administrative team, and supervisor
- Follow the missed shift policy as detailed in the Speech and Related Program Manual
- Accept, follow, and implement directions from supervisor(s) and Regional Clinical Managers/Director
- Attend team meetings on a quarterly basis
- Maintain effective case load management to optimize service delivery
- Complete any additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
- Must be self-motivated, responsible, outgoing, patient and eager to learn
- Exhibit good affect and display an appropriate level of energy and maintain professionalism
- Abide by all BLC-SSG confidentiality standards as stated in the employee handbook
Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish and able to communicate effectively using written and verbal language
- Some college experience is required. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS, in the field of Child Development or at least 12 units of college-level Child Development classes
- Experience implementing early intervention principles as they apply to Child Development
- Must be available to work on Saturdays
- Possess excellent time management skills and knowledge of street routes/maps
- Utilizes professional language (avoid slang) when conversing
- Must possess the ability to communicate electronically
- Must have reliable transportation and current liability insurance for the vehicle
- Must complete Livescan applicant fingerprinting and background check procedure
- Ability to adhere to BLC-SSG's HIPAA privacy and security policies, practices, and procedures
- 2-3 years direct experience as a CDS in the field
Minimum Physical and Mental Demands
- Must stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend over, crouch down, walk, sprint (in the event of client elopement), & sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs. without assistance from another adult
- Act or react to behaviors in an appropriate manner
- Must be able to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high-SES areas
- Must be comfortable working in homes (studio apt, housing project, etc.) of families with limited resources
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment and the noise level is moderately quiet. The individual is required to possess reliable transportation to and from his/her residence to clients and regional offices within the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley areas.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; stand; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, handle, and manage multiple pieces of office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus not only to write and edit reports but to assist in the editing of those reports written by other staff members.
Mental Demands
- While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions, read and interpret documents and information; use oral communication skills; interact with staff, the general public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.
The Stepping Stones Group is a premier, national provider of behavioral and psychological services to individuals with autism and related disorders in a nurturing environment where the entire family is supported. Together, we can stand even stronger behind our mission of Transforming Lives Together to bring children and families first-class pediatric services.
