Child Development Specialist - Temporary - Linda Ray Intervention Center

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The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Child Development Specialist to work in Miami, FL.

The Child Development Specialist works with children, their parents, and educators in assessing a child’s development needs, deficiencies, and goals. Moreover, this position offers parents and caretakers advice on how to best overcome the challenges presented by developmental issues.

Core responsibilities:

• Provides evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy, and consultation services.
• Implements services and activities for children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators.
• Delivers consultation services to parents, caregivers, teachers, and community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations.
• Assists children with physical, social, and behavioral needs.
• Maintains effective communications with parents.
• Preserves confidentiality while communicating with parents and other departments about individual children and family needs and progress.
• Ensures all licensing regulations are complied with at all times.
• Inputs patient data into appropriate computer systems in a timely manner.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

“This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information go to, https://info.flclearinghouse.com”

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent