Hope Services

Developmental Specialist

San Jose, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 377 days ago

Problem SolvingCritical Thinking

About the role

Location Santa Clara County Principle Responsibilities of the Developmental Specialist 1.
Coordinate schedule for planning and conducting home visits.
Conduct assessment and evaluation, addressing five major developmental domains as needed.

Function independently and autonomously in providing early intervention services to infants and families; maintain a caseload of children, with number determined by FTE.
Maintain productivity of 75% based on weekly billable hours.
Develop and maintain rapport with all family members assigned to caseload.

To practice as a Developmental Specialist at entry level, the Developmental Specialist must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the field of Child Development, Human Development or related field.
In addition, the Developmental Specialist must have received specialized training in early intervention and meet the competencies outlined under Early Intervention Personnel Standards.
One year experience working with infants and toddlers in the Early Intervention arena.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The Developmental Specialist must have knowledge/skills in the following areas: 1.
Child Development Must have a strong base of knowledge in both typical developmental patterns of infants and toddlers and atypical development due to disabilities or risk factors 3.
Evaluation and Assessment -Use evaluation/assessment practices appropriate to infants and toddlers with special needs -Interpret and report evaluation and assessment results accurately and appropriately 4.
Basic computer skills in word processing 5.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations, to organize and keep reports, to demonstrate independent judgment 6.

$78,000 per year The Hope Services Homestart program is hiring Developmental Specialists to provide 1:1 services to infants and toddlers with special needs in a home based program.

Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
Work collaboratively with other members of team, Regional Center, physicians, and outside agencies regarding developmental/health related issues, as well as resources for families on caseload.

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