Developmental Specialist

1 week ago

Boston, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

*Sign-on-Bonus available $3,000*

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Early Childhood Educator or Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.


Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

  • Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours
  • Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
  • Generous vacation
  • Personal time
  • Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year)
  • Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)
  • 403(b) with employer matching
  • Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)
  • Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored Life Insurance
  • Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Productivity Bonus Plan
  • Continuing education leave and paid conference fees.
  • Paid professional license renewal fees.
  • Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Other optional benefits:
    1. Short-term Disability Insurance
    2. Accident Insurance
    3. Cancer Insurance


Position Responsibilities:

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
  • Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
  • Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
  • Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
  • Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
  • Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
  • Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
  • Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
  • Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.


Position Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children.
  • Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
  • Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
  • Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
  • Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
  • Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
  • Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.


NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law. 



Compensation details: 50000-60000 Yearly Salary



PIe672ca19be20-25405-35557264

  • Developmental Specialist

    6 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Developmental SpecialistThom Child and Family Services is seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join our team. As a Developmental Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.Responsibilities:Participate in multidisciplinary...

  • Developmental Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Developmental SpecialistThom Child and Family Services is seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join their team. As a Developmental Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their...

  • Developmental Specialist

    4 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Developmental SpecialistThom Child and Family Services is seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist to join their team. As a Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families.Key...

  • Developmental Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Early Intervention Specialist OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Early Intervention Specialist to join our team at Thom Child and Family Services. As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for...

  • Developmental Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Early Intervention Specialist OpportunityThom Child and Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Intervention Specialist to join their team in Boston, MA. As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for...

  • Developmental Specialist

    1 week ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States ServiceNet Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Developmental Specialist to join our REACH Early Intervention Program. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with families and children to provide specialized services and support.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess cognitive function and learning styles of childrenDevelop and...

  • Developmental Specialist

    4 months ago

    Boston, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description*Sign-on-Bonus available $3,000*Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to...

  • Developmental Specialist

    1 day ago

    Boston, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description*Sign-on-Bonus available $3,000*Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to...

  • Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job SummaryThom Child and Family Services is seeking a highly skilled Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to join their team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their...

  • Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Specialist

    3 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Medical Center Full time

    Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician OpportunityBoston Medical Center, a leading academic medical center, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to join our interdisciplinary team. As a Developmental Pediatrician, you will work with children from birth to 22 years with a variety of developmental issues, including...

  • Child Life Specialist

    1 week ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Join Our Team of Child Life SpecialistsBoston Children's Hospital is a world-renowned leader in pediatric clinical care, seeking highly skilled Child Life Specialists to join our team across various areas, including satellite locations in Weymouth and Waltham.As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' emotional, social, and...

  • Direct Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Resources for Human Development Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Specialist to join our team at Resources for Human Development. As a Direct Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to lead productive lives as members of their local communities.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Individuals...

  • Child Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States 25madison Full time

    Empowering Young MindsLadder Health is a pioneering healthcare technology startup dedicated to bridging the gap in early childhood developmental care. We're seeking a highly skilled Child Development Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our clinical model.About the RoleAs a Child Development Specialist, you will be responsible for...

  • Child Life Specialist

    3 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Child Life Specialist Job DescriptionBoston Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to healthcare experiences.Key...

  • Child Life Specialist Per Diem

    7 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Per Diem Child Life Specialist OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for per-diem Child Life Specialists to provide coverage in a variety of pediatric settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, radiology, phlebotomy, pediatric surgery, and the emergency department. As a certified Child Life Specialist, you will be responsible for providing...

  • Child Life Specialist

    5 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Children's Hospital Boston Full time

    Job Title: Child Life SpecialistAt Boston Children's Hospital, we are seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic activities and programs to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of our patients.Responsibilities:Participate in therapeutic...

  • Caregiver Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New Boston, Illinois, United States Sevita Full time

    About SevitaSevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, more independent lives.Job SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate and patient Caregiver Specialist to join our team. As a Caregiver Specialist, you will work directly...

  • Caregiver Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New Boston, Illinois, United States Sevita Full time

    About SevitaSevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, more independent lives.Job SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate and patient Caregiver Specialist to join our team. As a Caregiver Specialist, you will provide...

  • Early Intervention Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Thom Child And Family Services Full time

    Job Opportunity at Thom Child and Family ServicesJob Title: Early Intervention SpecialistJob Summary:Thom Child and Family Services is seeking a highly skilled Early Intervention Specialist to join our team. As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers...

  • Child Life Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

    Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs. Your expertise will help facilitate adjustment to healthcare experiences, and you will work...