Job Description:

Bilingual Developmental Specialist

West Springfield, MA, USA
Req #5222

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

May Instituteoffers a continuum of care that begins with applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for toddlers newly diagnosed with an ASD, and continues with school consultation, residential placement, special education schools, and adult services to meet the needs of our many clients and their families.


Our mission and vision drive us to understand each person's unique needs and find effective means to help each individual reach his or her potential and live as independently as possible.

We offer a competitive salary, an array of exceptional benefits, flexible scheduling to meet the needs of families, fully paid in-house training, continuing education seminars, internal transfers and promotions, generous time off, and the opportunity to work with national experts in the fields of ASD and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and behavioral health.



Other terrific opportunities for professional growth and development include:


* A highly collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with teams of BCBA


* Tuition reimbursement and opportunities to participate in graduate programs


* Senior-level clinical support and supervision from doctoral-level BCBAs


* Participation in applied and grant-funded research


* Opportunities to publish and present


* Diverse clinical experiences across age ranges and populations in the community and at our world-class schools and outstanding adult programs


* Ongoing professional development tailored to areas of interest


* Cutting-edge developments in computerized data management systems and technology for communication and language training


* Supervision hours to meet advanced academic requirements


* Generous compensation and great benefits package

The Developmental Specialist works as part of a team to serve children birth to three years of age in a community-based, family-centered program. The position works directly with the children and their families in the child's natural environment; this might include, but is not limited to, the child's home, day care, etc. A bulk of the position is conducted via Telehealth due to the current public health environment.

This is a Full-time position.

The person who fills this position must be bilingual (Spanish/English)!





Responsibilities:

1.Direct Services:

1. 
   Provides home visits to address needs and issues related to the family.
   


2. 
   Participates in assessment appointments.
   


3. 
   Supports assigned child in fully participating in activities with typical peers in a community group setting
   


4. 
   Conduct Telehealth sessions as needed.
   

2.Service Coordination:

1. 
   Coordinates supports identified by family in child's IFSP.
   


2. 
   Services as a liaison between family and ancillary providers.
   


3. 
   Ensures that all paperwork is completed by required timelines.
   


4. 
   Assists family in the development of their child's IFSP.
   


5. 
   Monitors status of all functional outcomes and services that are provided.
   


6. 
   Reviews and modifies the IFSP as needed and completes necessary paperwork.
   


7. 
   Reviews six month evaluations in timely fashion and completes necessary paperwork.
   


8. 
   Documents each interaction with children and/or family on session notes.
   


9. 
   Maintains records of each assigned child.
   


10. 
    Assists in transition planning at least six months prior to discharge.
    


11. 
    Where applicable, sends referral letter to local school system.
    


12. 
    Monitors child's transition from early intervention to school system.
    


13. 
    Completes discharge summaries and required paperwork per required timelines.
    


14. 
    Attends child's IEP meeting, where applicable.
    

3.Curriculum:

1. 
   Provides developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers that encourage inclusionary interaction with typical peers.
   


2. 
   Coordinates curriculum with other team members for services within the child's natural environment.
   


3. 
   Designs curriculum to provide education and guidance to families regarding growth and development.
   

4.Professionalism:

1. 
   Prepares all services and documents in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and sensitive to family concerns.


2. Maintains confidentiality of all children and their families.

5.Program Services:

1. 
   Participates in staff meetings.
   


2. 
   Complete cleaning duties for bleaching toys and equipment after each use.
   


3. 
   Participates in workshops that are required by DPH and the May Institute.
   

Qualifications:

• 
  A bachelor's degree with a major in child development, special education, or early childhood education is required.


• 
  At least 4 approved 3-credit courses that focuson infants and toddlers is required.


• 
  At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under the age of 3 is required.


• Ability to speak fluent or least conversational Spanish is required!

May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.

Other details

• 
  Pay Type
  Salary
  

Apply Now

• 
  West Springfield, MA, USA

Share this job:

Apply Now