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Child Development Specialist
Santa Clarita, CA
Star Of California is looking for Part-Time Child Development Specialists in the Santa Clarita, Ca area! Under the general supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and other licensing professionals, the Child Development Specialist (CDS) will develop and target child developmental goals and provide general support across all developmental domains.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one intervention utilizing the principles of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) service delivery model in the home and community setting
- Create and assign parent education goals as well as provide parent education training on a weekly/monthly basis
- Communicate with the parents verbally and in writing the following: child development goals, progress, and education strategies.
- Follow the set therapy plan by targeting goals with consistency and fidelity
- Enter all CDS goals in the data collection platform
- Conduct data collection in 15-20 min increments during a session
- Review data and update all CDS goals every 8 to 10 weeks
- Complete CDS section of interdisciplinary reports and submit to the supervisor by deadline
- Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the consumer's progress, goal development, and need for new programming
- CDS with 2+ years' experience conducts developmental assessments (DAYC-2, HELP Strand, etc.) and mentor other CDS.
- Communicate parental concerns immediately to the supervisor
- Support generalization of learned skills in the natural environment
Professional Responsibilities
- Arrive at the scheduled session on time
- Dress appropriately and follow the guidelines in the BLC-SSG handbook
- Communicate any changes in scheduling (e.g., make-ups, cancellations) to both parents and supervisor
- Follow the missed shift policy as detailed in the BLC-SSG handbook
- Accept, follow, and implement directions from supervisor(s) and Regional Clinical Directors
- Attend team meetings on a monthly basis
- Maintain effective case load management to optimize service delivery
- Complete any additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
- Must be self-motivated, responsible, outgoing, patient and eager to learn
- Exhibit good affect and display an appropriate level of energy and maintain professionalism
- Abide by all BLC-SSG confidentiality standards as stated in the employee handbook
Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements
- Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively using written and verbal language
- Some college experience required. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS, in the field of child development or at least 12 units of college-level child development classes
- Experience implementing early intervention principles as they apply to child development
- Possess excellent time management skills and knowledge of street routes/maps
- Utilize professional language (avoid slang) when conversing
- Must possess the ability to communicate electronically
- Must have reliable transportation and current liability insurance for the vehicle
- Must complete Live scan applicant fingerprinting and background check procedure
- Ability to adhere to BLC-SSG HIPAA privacy and security policies, practices, and procedures
Minimum Physical and Mental Demands
- Must stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend over, crouch down, walk, sprint (in the event of client elopement), & sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs. without assistance from another adult
- Act or react to behaviors in an appropriate manner
- Must be able to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high SES areas
- Must be comfortable working in homes (studio apt, housing project, etc.) of families with limited resources.
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment and the noise level is moderately quiet.
- The individual is required to possess reliable transportation to and from his/her residence to clients and regional offices within the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and San Fernando Valley areas.
Physical Demands
- The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods.
- The employee must be able to stand; talk and hear both in person and by telephone
- The employee must be able to use their hands to operate, handle, and manage multiple pieces of office equipment as well as reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus not only to write and edit reports but to assist in the editing of those reports written by other staff members.
About The Stepping Stones Group
The Stepping Stones Group is a premier, national provider of behavioral and psychological services to individuals with autism and related disorders in a nurturing environment where the entire family is supported. Together, we can stand even stronger behind our mission of Transforming Lives Together to being children and families first-class pediatric services.
