Developmental Consultant (West Palm Beach - Bilingual English/Creole)
THE CHILDRENS PLACE AT HOME SAFE INC
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida
Salary
$22 - $24 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Developmental Consultant coordinates family services, including screening and assessment to determine program eligibility for children aged birth through five in Palm Beach County. Responsibilities also involve parental education, system navigation, collaboration with agencies, and providing necessary referrals and linkages to services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Services fields like social work or early childhood education, along with a minimum of two years of experience in child welfare or related fields. A requirement includes being bilingual in English and Creole, possessing a valid Florida driver's license, and successfully completing a background check.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Healthy
- Beginnings
- North -
- WPB -
- West
- Palm
- Beach,
- FL 33401Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level: 4
- Year
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $21.98 - $23.90
- HourlyJob
- Shift:
- DayPosition
- Overview: The Developmental Consultant (DC) is responsible for coordinating family services for assigned clients within the Healthy Beginnings system of care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening and assessment to determine program eligibility; parental education, system navigation, collaborating with Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency (HB/EA) and community agencies; and providing referrals and linkages to services for families with children ages birth through age 5 within Palm Beach County. This position will provide services in the field and requires flexibility with daytime and evening hours to accommodate client schedules.
- Here’s what the job involves: Provide Screening and Assessment services for children through age five (5) and/or their families utilizing approved assessment tools. Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data; identifies and recommends appropriate services to system participants. Identify risk, protective factors, and client needs through designated assessments and/or second level screening tools. Conduct visits with families in their homes or other designated locations within the community. Ensure flexibility and accessibility to families by accommodating appointments after school, in the evenings and/or on the weekends when families may be more available. Record and reports appointments, referrals, home visits, and all other work related Healthy Beginnings Program activities to supervisor on a daily basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferably in a field such as social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education). Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field. Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed Bilingual English/Creole required. Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required. Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more) Benefits Offered: Paid holidays Generous vacation, sick, and personal days FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance! Company-paid life insurance Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available 403(b) retirement plan 403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6% Tuition reimbursement Referral bonus program
Benefits
- Vacation
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Personal days
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Sick days
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Referral bonus program
- 403(b) matching
- Legal plans
- Aflac plans
- Identity theft plans