Child Development Specialist; H

Child Development Specialist (H) at University of Miami

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The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) Department of Pediatrics‑Early Steps offers a full‑time position for a Child Development Specialist in Miami. The role involves assessing developmental needs, providing therapy, and supporting families and educators.

• Provides evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy, and consultation services.
• Implements services and activities for children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators.
• Delivers consultation services to parents, caregivers, teachers, and community specialists regarding client progress and recommendations.
• Assists children with physical, social, and behavioral needs.
• Maintains effective communications with parents.
• Preserves confidentiality while communicating with parents and other departments about individual children and family needs and progress.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are complied with at all times.
• Inputs patient data into appropriate computer systems in a timely manner.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Participates as a team member in evaluating children’s developmental functioning using formal and informal testing measures.
• Provides services in natural environments (home and community) and coordinates early intervention services.
• Works in a leadership role to assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate early intervention services and strategies.
• Interprets developmental/medical assessment results for families under the supervision of a Ph.D. Psychologist.
• Develops individualized plans of care based on assessments and the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to determine the best services for children/parents.
• Educates parents about strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs through the Family Support Planning Process.
• Evaluates developmental progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Certification in a relevant specialty or field.
• Bilingual English/Creole preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience; at least one year with infants and/or toddlers with special needs.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, or certifications may be considered.

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on federal legal categories.

Job Status
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Full time
Employee Type
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Staff

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