Developmental Specialist/Early Intervention

In Special Lives, We Make a Difference!


Come and make a difference with a career in the medical industry.


Developmental Specialist/Early Intervention needed ASAP!!


For the following areas:
Ahwautkee
We currently have PRN (7-12 hours per week)positions to serve 5-10 families- this may be worked out to a full-time position.
Vally Wide- PRN
Home-based working with kids between birth and 3 years of age.

If you're searching for a career where your passion and efforts are appreciated, and where you positively impact the lives of kids with special needs, Hacienda HealthCare is where you belong!!!!


Hacienda HealthCare (HHC), through its subsidiaries, Hacienda, Inc., Innovative Home Health and Los Niños Hospital, Inc., is the leading provider of specialized services for medically fragile and chronically ill infants, children and young adults in Arizona.


Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through the provision of high quality care and an individualized treatment approach with an emphasis on empowering clients to reach their maximum potential.


Our goal is to satisfy in all ways the healthcare needs of our customers, including patients, their family members, physicians and healthcare plans, and at all times, exceed expectations for services, quality and value.


Our focus is on attracting and retaining dedicated, exceptional professionals who believe in our goal and who share our commitment to providing care of the highest quality at all times. We, in turn, will promote their personal and professional growth, provide ample compensation and recognize their achievements and successes.


Related Keywords: Health, Health Care, Healthcare, Developmental, Child Development, early intervention, intervention, kids, babies.
REQUIREMENTS
Effectively serves as a parent trainer and family advocate for infants or toddlers and their families.
Scheduling and attending weekly client home visits, while maintaining flexibility in scheduling so as not to disrupt families' routines.
Creatively using materials, toys, and therapeutic equipment that are developmentally appropriate for each unique child.
Educating and training parents in child development, behavior management, and educational and therapeutic strategies.
Providing families with community resources, and keeping them informed of trainings, workshops, and events that may be of benefit or interest to their child and family.
Providing written instructional and informational materials to families, when appropriate.
Serving as an advocate for the families, while encouraging self-sufficiency and independence by empowering families to advocate for themselves.
Developing rapport with families through active listening, genuineness, empathic understanding, and respectful communication, while allowing the families' priorities to guide service delivery.
Maintain program records consistently and accurately.
Work effectively as part of a team consisting of coworkers, therapists, teachers, support coordinators, and other professionals.
Contributes to program's ongoing success and productivity.
Maintains professional standards and work habits.
Other duties as assigned by Director.
Candidates must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. Also, must be able to obtain a Class I fingerprint clearance card.


QUALIFICATIONS
Must have Bachelor's Degree in child development, or related area.
Required to have reliable transportation.
Demonstrated success working with children.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Candidates MUST provide salary requirements.


WE OFFER :
Excellent Pay
Referral Bonus
Incentive Bonus Programs
Paid Training
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, Supplemental Life, and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
403(b) Match
Education and Tuition Reimbursement
We encourage furthering education by providing a Career Development Program that would pay 100% for the entire degree costs for LPN, RN and RT careers.


HHC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce and are committed to seeking qualified, diverse candidates.