Child Development Specialist

4 days ago


Philadelphia, United States Resources for Human Development Full time $46,000 - $47,000
Job titleChild Development Specialist
Reports toProgram Director  Position SummaryFamily House NOW is looking for a highly motivated Child Development Specialist to join our team. The Child Development Specialist is responsible for increasing parenting skills, focusing on intervention and prevention while enhancing the developmental potential of children. We offer a $1,500  Sign-On Bonus at the successful completion of your 90 Day Probationary period. Essential Duties and Functions
  • Facilitate weekly and monthly Parenting  and Abuse and Neglect groups.
  • Participate in Clinical Case Consultation, Treatment Plan Update meetings, and clinical supervision.
  • Provide milieu therapy as required. (Implement/model intervention in the program).
  • Complete all pertinent documentation to include client sessions, interactions and other required paperwork to ensure compliance with funder state regulations. 
  • Responsible for obtaining all birth records, social security cards and immunization within 21 days no longer than 30 days after admission. Physicals within 7 days of admission. 
  • Escort residents on appointments as assigned. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director(s) to ensure continuity of care and foster a supportive nurturing environment for growth. 
 Qualifications
  • BA in SW; ECE or related field preferred. 
  • 0–1-year experience in relevant field required. 
 Working conditionsThis position is set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. 

Physical requirements Lifting Requirements
  • Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
 Reporting Relationships
  • Direct Supervisor: Unit Director
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

About Resources for Human Development:

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee



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