Developmental Specialist
Quick answer
Hope Services is hiring a Santa Clara County-based Developmental Specialist paying $78,000 per year to provide home-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers with special needs.
- Role
- Developmental Specialist
- Organization
- Hope Services
- Location
- Santa Clara County, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $78,000 per year
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Hope Services is seeking a Developmental Specialist to join their Homestart program in Santa Clara County, providing one-on-one early intervention services to infants and toddlers with special needs. The role involves conducting assessments, maintaining treatment documentation, and coordinating with families and medical professionals to support developmental goals. Candidates will perform home-based visits and function autonomously to ensure high-quality care for children within the community. This position offers a supportive professional environment focused on maximizing employee engagement and community impact.
What you'll do
- Provide autonomous 1:1 early intervention services to infants and toddlers in a home setting.
- Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations across five major domains.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive treatment records and documentation.
- Collaborate with families, Regional Centers, and medical professionals on IEP/IFSP goals.
- Maintain 75% weekly billable hour productivity.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Human Development, or a related field.
- One year of experience working with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention.
- Specialized training in early intervention per Personnel Standards.
- Ability to travel within the community to client homes.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarship Program, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Birthday Holiday.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work environment?
This position is located in Santa Clara County and involves considerable travel, as the work is primarily performed in client homes.
What is the compensation for this role?
The Developmental Specialist position offers an annual salary of $78,000 per year.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Human Development, or a related field, along with specialized early intervention training.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The job description does not specify a deadline for applications; interested candidates should visit the Hope Services website to apply.
How to apply
Apply directly on Hope Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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