Developmental Specialist - Healthy Steps - Cayuga Centers
Miami, FL
About the Job
Developmental Specialist - Healthy Steps
+ + Job Tracking ID: 512690-886517
+ Job Location: Miami, FL
+ Level of Education: BA/BS
+ Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
+ + Date Updated: September 26, 2024
+ Years of Experience: Not Applicable
+ Starting Date: ASAP
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Job Description:
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Developmental Specialist
Earn: $45,760/annually
Location: Miami, Florida
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 locations across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
About the Program and Position:
HealthySteps is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary pediatric primary care program that promotes nurturing parenting and healthy development for babies and toddlers. HealthySteps provides support to families where they are most likely to access it - the pediatrician’s office. Data shows that nearly all families take their babies to see the pediatrician, this gives HealthySteps the opportunity to reach the highest number of babies and toddlers. The HealthySteps (HS) approach means the entire practice works as a team to strengthen the relationship between families and the practice and support strong parent/child attachment.
Cayuga Centers seeks a highly organized and motivated Developmental Specialist for the HealthySteps (DOH) program in Miami. The Developmental Specialist works under the supervision of the HealthySteps Program Manager.
How you get to use your skills…
+ Facilitate parenting consultation during well-child visits
+ Conduct home visits as needed for at-risk clients
+ Phone consultations as needed to guide and/or support parent (s)
+ Complete screenings in order to monitor developmental milestones, social emotional wellbeing, maternal depression, home safety, parent-child relationship and parental stress.
+ Review screening results with the parents
+ Make appropriate referrals as needed
+ Submit documentation in a timely manner
+ Participate in weekly staff meeting
+ Participate in weekly supervision
+ Inform supervisor of any possible signs of child abuse immediately
+ Complete all required trainings
+ Reliable in punctuality and attendance, adhering to attendance and timekeeping policies
+ Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
+ Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule:
+ This is a full-time non-exempt position, Regular hours entail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
+ Must be flexible to meet program needs
Experience and Skills:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in mental health or related field
+ Experience with Child Development
+ Experience with Early Childhood Intervention
+ Knowledgeable in areas of infant mental health, family functioning, and prevention
+ Skilled in collaborating with other disciplines and services
+ Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving
+ Cultural sensitivity skills required
+ Bilingual preferred (Spanish; Creole)
+ Ability to work independently with competent decision making using established criteria and guidelines
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a flexible team environment
+ Ability to travel to all agency locations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Word processing: Including responding to e-mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings: This involves sitting at a computer for a minimum of 5 hours and could be up to 7 hours a day depending on program needs.
+ Lifting of Agency file books - weighing approximately 6-8 lbs. each - 5 inch binders
+ May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
+ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
+ Completing paperwork -Such as copying, stapling
+ Answering phones, processing mail, filing, lifting packages
+ Ability to travel to all program sites
Benefits
+ 120 hours of paid Vacation
+ 10 paid Holidays (prorated), 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Pet and Legal Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ FSA savings accounts
+ Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
+ 401(k) match up to 6%
+ Corporate Discounts Program
+ Sick Leave Pool
+ Identity Protection
Why Cayuga Centers?
+ Certified Great Place to Work ®
+ Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
+ Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
+ Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
+ Committed to employee professional development and advancement
+ We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
+ Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
+ Large and growing national footprint
+ + Job Tracking ID: 512690-886517
+ Job Location: Miami, FL
+ Level of Education: BA/BS
+ Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
+ + Date Updated: September 26, 2024
+ Years of Experience: Not Applicable
+ Starting Date: ASAP
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Job Description:
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Developmental Specialist
Earn: $45,760/annually
Location: Miami, Florida
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 locations across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
About the Program and Position:
HealthySteps is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary pediatric primary care program that promotes nurturing parenting and healthy development for babies and toddlers. HealthySteps provides support to families where they are most likely to access it - the pediatrician’s office. Data shows that nearly all families take their babies to see the pediatrician, this gives HealthySteps the opportunity to reach the highest number of babies and toddlers. The HealthySteps (HS) approach means the entire practice works as a team to strengthen the relationship between families and the practice and support strong parent/child attachment.
Cayuga Centers seeks a highly organized and motivated Developmental Specialist for the HealthySteps (DOH) program in Miami. The Developmental Specialist works under the supervision of the HealthySteps Program Manager.
How you get to use your skills…
+ Facilitate parenting consultation during well-child visits
+ Conduct home visits as needed for at-risk clients
+ Phone consultations as needed to guide and/or support parent (s)
+ Complete screenings in order to monitor developmental milestones, social emotional wellbeing, maternal depression, home safety, parent-child relationship and parental stress.
+ Review screening results with the parents
+ Make appropriate referrals as needed
+ Submit documentation in a timely manner
+ Participate in weekly staff meeting
+ Participate in weekly supervision
+ Inform supervisor of any possible signs of child abuse immediately
+ Complete all required trainings
+ Reliable in punctuality and attendance, adhering to attendance and timekeeping policies
+ Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
+ Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule:
+ This is a full-time non-exempt position, Regular hours entail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
+ Must be flexible to meet program needs
Experience and Skills:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in mental health or related field
+ Experience with Child Development
+ Experience with Early Childhood Intervention
+ Knowledgeable in areas of infant mental health, family functioning, and prevention
+ Skilled in collaborating with other disciplines and services
+ Ability to use critical thinking and problem solving
+ Cultural sensitivity skills required
+ Bilingual preferred (Spanish; Creole)
+ Ability to work independently with competent decision making using established criteria and guidelines
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a flexible team environment
+ Ability to travel to all agency locations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Word processing: Including responding to e-mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings: This involves sitting at a computer for a minimum of 5 hours and could be up to 7 hours a day depending on program needs.
+ Lifting of Agency file books - weighing approximately 6-8 lbs. each - 5 inch binders
+ May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
+ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
+ Completing paperwork -Such as copying, stapling
+ Answering phones, processing mail, filing, lifting packages
+ Ability to travel to all program sites
Benefits
+ 120 hours of paid Vacation
+ 10 paid Holidays (prorated), 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Pet and Legal Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ FSA savings accounts
+ Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
+ 401(k) match up to 6%
+ Corporate Discounts Program
+ Sick Leave Pool
+ Identity Protection
Why Cayuga Centers?
+ Certified Great Place to Work ®
+ Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
+ Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
+ Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
+ Committed to employee professional development and advancement
+ We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
+ Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
+ Large and growing national footprint
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