Miami University

Child Development Specialist (H)

Miami, FL, USA · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics-Early Steps has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Child Development Specialist to work in Miami.
The Child Development Specialist works with children, their parents, and educators in assessing a child's development needs, deficiencies, and goals.

Implements services and activities for children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators.
Delivers consultation services to parents, caregivers, teachers, and community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations.
Maintains effective communications with parents.
Implement individualized developmental plans with infants and children 0-3 and/or their parents via individualized intervention sessions.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to determine the best available service for the child/parent within the community.
Educates parents about the child's strengths and weaknesses and developmental needs by participating in the Family Support Planning Process.

Minimum 2 years of experience
At least one year of experience working with infants and/or toddlers with special needs and/or developmental delays and their families is required.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Bachelor's degree in early childhood or early childhood/special education, child and family development, family life specialist, communication sciences, psychology, or social work is required or Master's degree preferred.
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 2 years of experience; At least one year of experience working with infants and/or toddlers with special needs and/or developmental delays and their families is required.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University's core values.

Evaluates developmental progress as necessary to determine efficiency of interventions.

Interprets developmental/medical assessment and evaluation results for families as part of a team.

Develops an individualized plan of care including natural environments based on child and family assessments and the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) as part of a team.

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