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Child Development Specialist-Early Intervention Program

Pillar Care Continuum

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#Disability Services
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Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$62 - $65 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

East Hanover, New Jersey

Salary

$62 - $65 / HOUR

Market context

New Jersey early intervention role

New Jersey early intervention roles often draw steady interest because they support infants and preschoolers with developmental delays across home, clinic, and community settings. This type of position is competitive for candidates who combine a related degree, hands-on experience with children birth to five, and strong family-centered communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight direct early childhood intervention experience and any state-specific service coordination work.

Quick overview

The Child Development Specialist will perform developmental evaluations, create Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and implement therapeutic educational activities for children. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain detailed documentation of child progress and service delivery.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a related health, human service, or education field. Additionally, they must have at least one year of professional experience working with children birth to five years old with developmental delays.

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Child Development Specialist-Early Intervention Program

Location: Northern New Jersey

Job Type: Part-Time (Choose your own hours)

Salary

$62.00 to $65.00 Hourly

About pillar care continuum

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Development Specialist to assess, plan, and implement developmental interventions for children with varying needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with early intervention programs, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and developmental therapies. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support children in reaching key developmental milestones.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and assessments to determine developmental levels, strengths, and needs of children and families, and participate in the development of IFSPs.
  • Create and implement educational activities to help families achieve IFSP outcomes.
  • Conduct individual and group educational programs for children, integrating a team-based approach with other therapeutic services.
  • Attend team meetings to monitor child progress and collaborate on service planning.
  • Provide referrals for additional services, including therapies (Developmental, Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language), Behavioral services, adaptive devices, medical evaluations, or community programs).

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Pillar Care Continuum

Pillar Care Continuum provides lifelong support for people with disabilities. Please visit our website http://www.pillarnj.org for the full range of services we provide. Formerly Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey.

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQEast Hanover, New Jersey
Founded1953

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  • Complete and submit all required documentation within set timelines, including Family Service Notes, Verification Logs, Progress Reports, Incident Reports, and more.
  • Engage with childcare providers when applicable and maintain communication with families for carry-over of activities.
  • Follow safety and emergency procedures, including universal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease.
  • Respond to communications (mail, email, and phone) promptly.
  • Mentor or supervise others and/or lead in-service education programs as requested.
  • Participate in Regional Collaborative Early Intervention activities and educational programs.
  • Travel as a required condition of employment.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or program director.

    • Qualifications: & Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s B.A. degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education filed and has completed coursework from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education field; and 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 credits in infant or early childhood development and/or special education coursework.
    • Strong understanding of early childhood special education principles and practices and Knowledge of normal child development and New Jersey Early Intervention System rules and regulations.
    • Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
    • Effectively implement program goals and objectives.
    • Perform physical activities as required by the role.
    • Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) while respecting confidentiality.
    • Experience working with children birth to age 3
    • To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment:
    • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization.
    • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
    • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date.
    • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
    • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

    Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

    Learn more about our Early Intervention Program here

    Pillar Care | Early Intervention Program [https://pillarnj.org/services/early-intervention/]

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