CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Sunny Days is now hiring Part-Time Employees

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($38 / hour - $43 / hour)
• Eligible for direct deposit
• Eligible to earn NJ sick time
• Paid Admin time (travel time/training time/paperwork/prep time)
• May be eligible to participate in Sunny Days 401(k) plan
• Covered under Sunny Days Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance
• Access to the best trainings/workshops in the industry
• Clinical Educators available for observation and mentorship
• Create your own Schedule, choosing where and when you want to provide services
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community based settings throughout New Jersey

COVID-19 Considerations:

We take all the necessary precautions for the safety of our team and patients.

All practitioners who provide in-person services are required to wear a mask, as are the families. Families and practitioners also focus on effective hand hygiene practices in accordance with CDC handwashing guidance.

Job Description:

Are you a self starter with a flexible schedule looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity working within the pediatric population?

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. (Sunny Days) is a staffing agency that specializes in the areas of Early Intervention and Autism services, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. With over 25 years in the pediatric field of Early Intervention, Sunny Days is a nationwide provider of Early Intervention services.

We provide:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Language Pathology
• Special Education Services

As a business started by women to help children with disabilities, we’re accustomed to fighting for change and are dedicated to increasing representation for people of all backgrounds in our industry. Any applicants that would like to work and/or partner with us, aligned in this need for meaningful change, please upload your resume.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides developmental supports, services, and on-going assessments in natural environments for children, age 0-3, and their families according to their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Conduct initial assessments and attend IFSP’s with the appropriate flexibility needed to meet families’ schedules, in their natural environment, with respect for individual cultural differences
• Provides periodic home visits to the child and family providing support to enhance parent-child interactions and developmental guidance
• Supports the family in providing an appropriate environment and activities and strategies to enhance their child’s development
• Work as a team member, including families as active equal participants
• Attendance at initial IFSP meetings, periodic 3 or 6 month IFSP reviews and Annual IFSP meetings
• Have clear communication with families and with all other team members
• Submission of all paperwork in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all shared verbal and written information gathered according to agency policy
• Demonstrates compliance with state-mandated training requirements
• Attendance at agency monthly staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned/required
• Travel required

Requirements:

• Early Intervention Experience OR Equivalent Experience
• Pediatric Experience
• Home Based Service Delivery Experience (preferred)
• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.

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