Position: Developmental Specialist – Early Intervention
About: Thom Child & Family Services is a Springfield, MA-based organization dedicated to providing developmental support and intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. They work closely with families in home and community settings to ensure individualized and evidence-based care for each child.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children; Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred; Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development; Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners; Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services; Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills; Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards; Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills; Current driver’s license and reliable transportation; Bilingual/Bicultural a plus
Benefits: Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hours, Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program, Generous vacation, Personal time, Sick time (80 – 96 hours every year), Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays), 403(b) with employer matching, Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care), Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance, Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Productivity Bonus Plan, Continuing education leave and paid conference fees, Paid professional license renewal fees, Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support, Mileage reimbursement, Other optional benefits: Short-term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance
