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Developmental Specialist


Young Women's Christian Association of Chicago


Location

Gurnee, IL | United States


Job description

POSITION TITLE: Developmental SpecialistSTATUS: Exempt, FT GRADE: 3

DEPT: Early Childhood Services PROGRAM: Head Start

REPORTS TO: Mental Health Manager: Center BasedSUPERVISES: N/A SALARY: $60K-$64K

SUMMARY: Assures the identification, support referrals, and appropriate intervention and services for children who may have a disability.

COLLABORATES WITH: Early Childhood Services team and Child Care Partners

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY DELIVERABLES:

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in administrative and program meetings, as appropriate. Participate in ongoing YWCA events and activities.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional Training Required: A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of professional training related to Early Childhood and/or to the responsibilities of the position is required annually.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in social work or counseling field or equivalent in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, with at least two courses in Special Education and the inclusion of children with disabilities, plus two courses in case management or the human services field

CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: _____________________________________________________________________________

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment includes offices; members and visitors may visit with children. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping or kneeling. There may be a need to reach, lift or move objects, such as packages, supplies and computers. Normal (or corrected) vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, number.

s and symbols are necessary to the work, which may require close viewing. Occasionally may need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. While in the office, there will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone and using computers. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00 this position may require work on some evenings and weekends. schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency.


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