About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Developmental Specialist to provide home‑based, early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental needs. This part‑time role combines scheduled remote work and travel to family homes in the Coyote, CA area to deliver 1:1 therapeutic support and family coaching.

• Function independently and autonomously to provide early intervention services to infants and families.
• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload (FTE‑adjusted).
• Plan, schedule, and conduct home visits; coordinate family meetings and IEP/IFSP participation.
• Conduct developmental assessment and evaluation across core domains and report findings.
• Maintain treatment records, documentation, and productivity (75% billable hours target).
• Establish individualized goals and provide progress updates at IEPs/IFSPs.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with family members and caregivers.
• Collaborate with regional center staff, physicians, schools, and community resources.
• Act as a mandated reporter and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide family support that promotes decision‑making, resource access, and empowerment.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Specialized training in early intervention and competencies aligned with Early Intervention Personnel Standards.
• Minimum of one year experience working with infants and toddlers in early intervention settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Basic computer skills (word processing, documentation).
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel within the community and perform flexible scheduling.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages spoken in the community) are a plus.
• Experience with billable-hour productivity systems and IEP/IFSP processes.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation references in the source posting include:

• Posted compensation note: $78,000 per year (as listed in the posting).
• Additional site compensation detail (estimated): $69,600 per year.

Benefits offered by Confidential Client (per source) may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and employee scholarship programs
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Birthday holiday and other employee programs

(Exact benefits and final salary or salary range will be provided by Confidential Client during hiring and offer processes.)

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Employment type: Part‑time (per the source posting).
• Job location type: Telecommute / home‑based with considerable travel to client homes (in‑community visits).
• Typical activities include home visits, direct interaction with children (lifting, moving, crawling during therapy activities), and office/computer work for documentation.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions and common household/environmental allergens may occur.

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Why Join

• Do meaningful work helping infants, toddlers, and families during critical developmental years.
• Work for a Confidential Client committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and supporting employee development.
• Access professional development, training, and a benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the recruiter or platform contact.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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