Child Development Specialist Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore | Early Intervention (Birth to Three) Help little ones reach their potential. Empower families. Make a difference that lasts a lifetime! Easterseals is seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate Child Development Specialist to join our Early Intervention team! We work with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, who have developmental delays or disabilities. Our specialists partner with families in their homes and community settings to support children's development through meaningful, everyday experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Participate in developmental assessments and monitor children's progress.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention strategies aligned with IFSP outcomes.
- Coach and empower parents and caregivers to support their child's development during everyday routines and activities.
- Use developmentally appropriate strategies to promote learning and growth.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of therapists and early intervention professionals.
- Maintain timely documentation and communicate progress.
What We're Looking For:
Someone who understands child development, enjoys problem-solving, builds strong relationships with families, and recognizes that parents are their child's most important teachers. Experience with infants and toddlers, particularly children with developmental delays or disabilities, is preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Must meet Delaware Birth to Three personnel requirements through one of the following pathways:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood Special Education; OR
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education, Social Work, Community Counseling, Child Psychology, or Clinical Mental Health, with qualifying early childhood coursework and 1–3 years of birth-to-three experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with qualifying early childhood coursework and three years of birth-to-three experience.
Additional requirements include a valid driver's license, good driving record, and successful completion of required pre-employment screening including 10 panel drug screen. Why Easterseals?
- Competitive compensation based on education and experience.
- Guaranteed hours and salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays.
- Retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
- Student loan forgiveness opportunity through Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Mileage reimbursement and technology package.
- Mentoring, collaboration, and professional development.
Full-time, part-time, and contract opportunities available. Ready to make a difference? If you believe in the power of early intervention and the importance of empowering families, we'd love to meet you! Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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