Development Specialist, Bilingual - Spanish Speaking

TEXT ‘Work4ESGW’ to 773-770-4377 to apply

Apply at: www.esgw.org/jobs

Works directly with parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 who have identified developmental delays or disabilities. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to perform developmental evaluations and ongoing assessments. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the ongoing development and execution of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). Works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to develop functional IFSP outcomes. Regularly consults and collaborates with licensed Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Registered Nurses, as well as Service Coordinators to provide Early Intervention services according to best practice recommendations, including the ongoing development and implementation of highly individualized, routines-based intervention strategies. Works closely with community members to enhance awareness of early intervention needs and services.

Requirements

• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
• Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all job requirements.
• All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Experience

• 0-2 years
• Bachelor's degree
• Early Childhood Development or closely related field.
• Fluent in Spanish

Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts
• 10% Discount on ESGW Services
• Employee Wellness Program
• 20% Discount at Goodwill Stores

Easterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) program. Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms. Contact your loan provider for more information.

Easterseals-Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from the disabled, minorities, women, and veterans of the U.S. armed services.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)