Child Life Specialist - Early Intervention Job at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, East Boston, MA

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  • NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
  • East Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

North Suffolk is looking for Child Life Specialists / Service Coordinators to join our Early Intervention (EI) Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Over 30% of our Harbor Area Early Intervention staff are residents of the communities we serve, and have been working on our EI team for over 10 years!. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.

As a Child Life Specialist/ Service Coordinator you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.

Master’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500.

Bachelor’s level Service Coordinator salaries start at $56,340.

Additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation, and assessment.
  • Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
  • Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
  • Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
  • Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
  • Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
  • Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
  • Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family clients.

What you’ll need:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's Degree required
    • Master’s Degree in below, or similar field, preferred:
      • Counseling Psychology
      • Developmental Psychology
      • Expressive Therapy
      • Mental Health Counseling
      • Social Work
      • Music Therapy
      • Art Therapy
  • Licensure:
    • LICSW or LMHC preferred
  • Experience:
    • Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
  • Skills:
    • Either be or become Early Intervention certified with (Department of Public Health) DPH.
    • Meet DPH's EI requirements.
    • Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
    • Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Eligible employer for the PSLF program
  • North Suffolk qualifies as an H-1B Cap-Exempt employer (for eligible positions)
  • North Suffolk offers visa and permanent resident card support to active employees
  • $5,000 Language differential!
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Temporary work, H1b, Flexible hours,

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