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Child Development Specialist

2 months ago

Miami, United States The University of Miami Full time
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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- has an exciting opportunity for a Child Development Specialist. The Child Development Specialist works with children, their parents, and educators in assessing a child's development needs, deficiencies, and goals. Moreover, this position offers parents and caretakers advice on how to best overcome the challenges presented by developmental issues.
  • Provides evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy, and consultation services.
  • 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.
  • Assists children with physical, social, and behavioral needs.
  • Maintains effective communications with parents.
  • Preserves confidentiality while communicating with parents and other departments about individual children and family needs and progress.
  • Ensures all licensing regulations are complied with at all times.
  • Inputs patient data into appropriate computer systems in a timely manner.
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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
  • Bilingual English/Creole preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Commitment to the University's core values.


Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H6

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