Early Intervention Developmental Specialist
May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute
Full-Time | Community-Based
Support growth. Empower families. Shape bright beginnings.
As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, you'll partner with families of infants and toddlers (birth-3) to support developmental growth during the most critical years of life. Through home visits, community-based services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you'll help children build the skills they need to thrive.
What You'll Do
Deliver family-centered services
- Provide home and community-based visits using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed strategies
- Support children in fully participating in inclusive community settings with typical peers
- Conduct telehealth sessions as needed
Lead IFSP coordination and progress monitoring
- Partner with families to develop, implement, and update Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
- Coordinate services and supports identified in the IFSP
- Monitor functional outcomes and complete six-month reviews and required documentation
- Assist with transition planning at least six months prior to discharge, including referrals and participation in IEP meetings when applicable
Collaborate and advocate
- Serve as a liaison between families, ancillary providers, and school systems
- Participate in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings
- Ensure services and communication are culturally and linguistically responsive
Maintain compliance and documentation
- Complete session notes and required paperwork within established timelines
- Maintain accurate records for assigned children
- Follow DPH and organizational standards for documentation, confidentiality, and training
What You'll Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field
- Minimum of four approved 3-credit courses focused on infants and toddlers
- At least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under age five
- Strong time management skills
- Works well as part of a team
Preferred
- Bilingual skills
- Experience in home-based or community-based early intervention services
- Knowledge of IFSP development and transition planning
Why Join May Institute
At May Institute, your work transforms early learning experiences and strengthens families.
We offer:
- Starting pay: $28/hour
- 19 PTO days to start, plus 10 paid holidays and a floating birthday holiday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefit options