Developmental Specialist

MECA Therapies LLC is seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join our team. As a Developmental Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing special instruction to families with the information, skills, and support to enhance their child's development.

The Developmental Specialist will provide developmental consultation services that include consultation with families, and implementation of planned activities that promote the child's healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood development and a passion for working with families to support their child's growth and development.

• Participate in the Comprehensive Evaluation to determine child's eligibility for the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program.
• Provide families with the information, skills, and support to enhance their child's development in all areas, including cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social or emotional, and adaptive development.
• Provide developmental consultation services that include consultation with families, and implementation of planned activities that promote the child's healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the child's IFSP.
• Write evaluation reports with technical accuracy.
• Seek out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies.
• Utilize time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives.
• Provide accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family.
• Plan for discharge of the person served.
• Support individuals in making choices about their daily lives, and finding overall purpose and direction as requested.
• Provide direct support in area of expertise.
• Complete necessary data collection and reporting tools as mandated by MECA Therapies' executive management, programs, and primary contracting agencies, including the New Mexico Department of Health and Local Education Agencies, and any other agencies in which MECA provides services.
• Comply with company policies and procedures for all business and support practices.
• Maintain effective communications at all levels within the company, as well as acknowledge and follow the chain of command established by MECA Therapies.
• Treat all individuals supported, all employees, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.
• Adhere to all New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) requirements regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, including reporting procedures for such incidents.
• Maintain compliance with New Mexico ECECD rules and regulations, as well as NMAC and IDEA.
• Participate in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary.
• Provide Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM) consultation services that include consultation with families, professionals, and implementation of planned activities that promote the child's healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the child's IFSP.

• Certificate of Special Instruction through the NM FIT program.
• Completion of an Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows.
• Proficient organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills.
• Ability to train clients, family members, and professionals.
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Completion of Family Infant Toddler online trainings.
• Completion of Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment Certification (IDA).
• Completion of ECO Certification.

The Developmental Specialist will work in a variety of environments, including home and community settings. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

MECA Therapies LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with families to support their child's growth and development, and will be committed to providing high-quality services to our clients.