Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention

Job Overview

Join Thom Child & Family Services in Boston, MA, as an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist focusing on supporting infants and toddlers aged 0-3 years who are experiencing or at risk of developmental delays. This role involves delivering specialized home and community-based early intervention services that prioritize family values, culture, and needs through collaborative partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments evaluating children's developmental progress.
• Deliver direct developmental activities and services tailored to children under three and their families.
• Contribute to crafting Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) by setting goals and strategies pertaining to child development.
• Document progress, prepare reports, and maintain communication as needed.
• Provide individual and group interventions focusing on various developmental domains including cognitive, social-emotional, motor skills, and communication.
• Evaluate family and child strengths and monitor ongoing progress.
• Coordinate services by managing scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of intervention plans within specified procedures and deadlines.
• Offer professional guidance and supportive assistance to families.
• Promote parent-child interactions to foster development and empower families to advocate for their children.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Child Development, Child Studies, Education, or Special Education, including at least 300 hours of practical experience with young children.
• Preferred experience working with infants, toddlers, and their families.
• Understanding of family systems and early childhood development principles.
• Ability to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, caregivers, and community stakeholders.
• Dedication to providing individualized, culturally sensitive services.
• Strong written, verbal communication, organizational, and documentation capabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries rigorously.
• Proficient computer skills and accurate record keeping.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
• Bilingual and bicultural competencies are advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $51,000 to $56,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Flexible scheduling options including part-time and family hours.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, wellness incentives, and fitness benefits.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick leave (80-96 hours annually), and 10-12 paid holidays per year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-sponsored long-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Productivity bonuses, continuing education leave, and paid fees for professional licenses and conferences.
• Availability of clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.
• Mileage reimbursement and optional additional insurance plans (short-term disability, accident, cancer insurance).

Additional Information

Thom Child & Family Services affirms equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on protected characteristics by law.

Please note: Phone inquiries and recruitment agency contacts will not be entertained.