Pillar Care Continuum Inc·East Hanover, New Jersey
The Child Development Specialist will perform developmental evaluations and implement intervention plans for children with special needs. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and provide necessary referrals for therapeutic services.
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 | Early Intervention Program [https://pillarnj.org/services/early-intervention/]
$62.00-$65.00 Hourly
Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work
experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,
complexity and external market and internal market value when
determining salary level.
Benefits: Accrued paid sick time
No need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200–$300 per year)
Taxes are deducted directly from your paycheck — no need to file independently or hire a tax professional
Flexible work schedule and location
Eligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked
This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.
Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2
Category 2
Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.
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.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and possess at least one year of professional experience with children birth to five years old. Applicants are also required to pass criminal background checks, drug testing, and registry screenings.
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.