Development Specialist (Dv) - Early Intervention

Early InterventionDevelopment Specialist (DV)

POSITION:

The primary purpose of the Development Specialists is to work with families while providing services to infants and toddlers (birth to three) who have qualified for Early Intervention services.

Job Highlights:

• Homes and Daycares (ages birth -3)
• Flexible schedule - make your own weekly schedule
• Hours per week 10-12 hours (Monday - Friday)
• Hourly rate $65.00 - $75.00
• Clinical oversight by Early Intervention professionals
• Positive work environment with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance
• Access to a wealth of resources, training, and support systems to help you do your job better and more efficiently

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Early Intervention services consistent with professional standards of IFSP goals.
• Design the learning environment and activities to encourage the infant or toddler to acquire developmental skills, cognition, and social skills. Work with family and caregivers to establish daily routines to increase learning.
• Provide information and resources to families of a disabled child.
• Provide families with corrective action and/or support to enhance child’s ability to benefit from their educational environment.
• Adhere to all federal, state and county guidelines for Early Intervention.
• Participate in Individualized Family Service Plans as indicated.
• Ensure all students are serviced in their least restrictive environment.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways to maximize the child’s learning.
• Implement curriculum that encourages goal attainment as per the IFSP.
• Understand the special needs of the child and advocate for the child with others.
• Attend and participate in meetings as needed.
• Maintain all documents as per county policy and document findings timely, accurately and adhering to all educational guidelines.
• Complete billing and bill patients accurately and ethically for services rendered.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all patient records.
• Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, patients and patient families.
• Comply with all company policy and procedure and safety guidelines.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

An Development Specialist shall have one of the following groups of minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies.
• Or 15 credit hours in Early Intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies;
• 1 year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or a university-supervised or college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
• 1 year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families; and demonstrated knowledge, understanding and skills needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sunrise Therapy is part of Attain ABA Program. Sunrise Therapy provides quality therapy for children with developmental needs. We empower parents and therapists with support, knowledge, and resources. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Sunrise is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $72.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road