Pillar Care Continuum·East Hanover, New Jersey
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.
Location: Northern New Jersey
Job Type: Part-Time (Choose your own hours)
$62.00 to $65.00 Hourly
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.
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.
Qualifications: & Requirements:
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.
Pillar Care | Early Intervention Program [https://pillarnj.org/services/early-intervention/]
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.
Market context
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.