Child Development Specialist - Bilingual

Child Development Specialist (CDS)

Reports to:

Program Manager

Location:

14061 Terra Bella St., Arleta, CA 90232 and in clients' homes

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation: $19.50 - $23.50 /hr

Program

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Under direction the CDS will provide services to children ages birth to 36 months, who have or are at risk of having developmental delays, and their families in a manner that is congruent with ECF's mission.

• Plan individual programs, conduct case management, and evaluate progress. Employ trans-disciplinary approach to programming, conferring with team members and specialists. Conduct assessments, determine goals and objectives, and track due dates for same. Maintain a telephone log of all client-related calls in each client's file.
• Develop a curriculum based on individual plan and goals that includes instructional grouping patterns and reinforcement techniques. Make or otherwise secure instructional materials based on client's goals and objectives. Modify curriculum and materials as needed to achieve client's success. Prepare weekly lesson and activity plans that employ a balance between established routines and novel activities. Understand components of classroom climate and create and maintain an environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Ensure the safe and regular care of clients which includes toileting, diapering, feeding, and changing clothes, Provide direct supervision of clients at all times. Manage and assist with arrival and departure supervision and loading/unloading buses as needed. Ensure snacks are prepared daily. Center-based Only
• Supervise classroom staff. Plan and organize activities to maximize student-centered utility of teacher's aides and other staff. Clearly communicate assignments and expectations. Share and review client and program information with staff weekly. Center-based only.
• Maintain the site in a neat and orderly manner ensuring safety is a priority. Supervise and assist with daily set up and clean up per the classroom schedule and assist with site set up and clean up routines as assigned. Ensure all equipment and toys are disinfected daily.
• Provide Regional Center case management. Ensure the timely and regular documentation of center-based and/or home visit case notes, required reports, emails and evaluations-program goals. Complete paperwork (002) when clients' services change.
• Write and update reports including developmental assessments, goals, progress notes, closing summaries, and other reports in professional report format as needed and as scheduled. Email to Regional Center counselors and place all documentations in client's charts.
• Follow home visit and center-based guidelines and policies and report concerns to the program manager. Complete home visit notes daily and obtain parent signatures. Attach copy to monthly attendance record and place in client's file, and as directed by each program.
• Work with Parents and maintain regular communication to ensure they are informed of meetings, incidents, child's progress, etc. Answer questions or refer to the Program Manager. Provide information for and attend parent meetings and goal report meetings. Keep the Program Manager informed of all parental concerns, issues, and communications and coordinate plans to address issues with the program manager. Assist parents as needed with transition plans, including visiting potential or new programs with the family.
  
  It is important to have good and appropriate dialogue with families.
• Report any suspected child abuse as mandated by California law and immediately to the program manager. Assist with follow-up as needed. Report client incidents and injuries to the program manager or other administrator immediately and conduct follow-up.
• Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled, including staff meetings, supervision meetings, safety meetings, and in-service trainings. Prepare for and participate in IFSP, transition, and other client meetings.

Other Duties

• Comply with ECF's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation…