Developmental Specialist, Early Intervention

Developmental Specialist

$28.50 - $31.50/hour | Flexible Schedule | Work-Life Balance

Make a Difference with KDC

At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential. As an Early Intervention Specialist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.

*Bilingual in Portuguese, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole*

Schedule: Part-Time Available

• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations
• Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals
• Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services
• Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development

***Why Join KDC? |***Competitive Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
• Musculoskeletal Support Program

Financial & Professional Growth

• Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Remission Opportunities
• Professional Development and Career Growth

Additional Perks

• Vacation (156 hours), Personal (16 hours), and Sick Time (80 hours)*
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
• Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support

*PTO is calculated using an accrual rate based on hours worked.

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet the required degree, licensure, and certification standards as defined in the Early Intervention Operational Standards.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Infants, toddlers, and families in home- or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of family-centered practices and early childhood development.
• Familiarity with evidence-based intervention approaches, parent coaching models, and community resources.
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary team environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

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Core Competencies:

• Family-Centered Practice: Demonstrates respect, sensitivity, and responsiveness to the needs of children and families.
• Cultural Competence: Values diversity and adapts services to meet the unique cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds of families.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds effective partnerships with families, colleagues, and community providers.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to make sound decisions and adapt strategies to meet child and family goals.
• Communication: Effectively conveys information in a clear, compassionate, and supportive manner both verbally and in writing.
• Time Management & Organization: Prioritizes responsibilities, manages caseload demands, and maintains accurate documentation.
• Professionalism & Integrity: Maintains confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with all EI Operational Standards and agency policies.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in managing change, schedules, and evolving family needs.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• This position requires frequent travel to homes, community settings, and meetings, as well as prolonged periods of driving, phone, iPad, and computer use.
• The EIS must be able to enter and work in a variety of home environments, including those with physical or environmental challenges such as stairs, limited accessibility, pets, and varying temperature conditions.
• The role involves extended periods of sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, and reaching during home visits and trainings.
• May require climbing of stairs, pivoting, lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 40 pounds to assist individuals or move program-related materials.
• May be required to provide physical assistance or support to individuals with mobility needs or in crisis situations and must be comfortable navigating unpredictable settings.
• Caseloads and related physical demands will fluctuate, and the EIS must be adaptable to these changes.