Child Development Specialist - CDC - PER DIEM BC Chestnut
Inspira Health · United States
Systematically evaluates the strengths, needs, preferences, and challenges of infants and children, in collaboration with the family, as part of a NJ Early Intervention Team. Collaborates with family and other Individual Family Service Plan Team Members to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which incorporates family priorities/concerns, clinical observation, and evaluation/assessment data to develop child and family outcomes. Implements evidenced-based instructional practices in the child s natural environment. Provides education, resources, and coaching to clients, family, caregivers, and health care professionals to promote and maintain health and well-being.
Educations & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service, or education field.
- At least one year of documented professional experience with individuals from birth to five years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities; OR at least six (6) credits in infant and toddler or early childhood development.
Certification /Licensure:
- Certification and/or licensure by the appropriate regulatory agency preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of family centered practices.
- Knowledge of typical and atypical child growth and development.
- Functional computer skills.
| Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%) | |||||
| Lifting | O | Standing | C | Sitting | O |
| Lifting 20-50lbs | O | Climbing | O | Kneeling | O |
| Lifting>50lbs | N | Crouching | O | Reaching | C |
| Carrying | O | Hearing | C | Walking | C |
| Pushing | O | Talking | C | Vision | C |
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| Noise | O | Varied Temperatures | C | Cleaning Agents | O |
| Noxious odors | O | Patient Exposure | C | Operative Equipment | O |
- Valid Driver’s license, proof of insurance and a reliable means of transportation as described in Fleet Safety ADM.291 *IHN* policy.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Systematically evaluates the strengths, needs, preferences, and challenges of infants and children, in collaboration with the family, as part of a NJ Early Intervention Team. Collaborates with family and other Individual Family Service Plan Team Members to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which incorporates family priorities/concerns, clinical observation, and evaluation/assessment data to develop child and family outcomes. Implements evidenced-based instructional practices in the child natural environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service, or education field. 1year of documented professional experience with individuals from birth to five years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities; OR 6 credits in infant and toddler or early childhood development. Certification and/or licensure by the appropriate regulatory agency.