EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST – DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST

- Leading market compensation packages and benefits 
- Opportunity to create impact beyond the classroom! 

Create impact beyond the classroom! 

If you are interested in being a part of an organization whose mission is a commitment to improving developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers, then Aspire is for you. We are looking for qualified, motivated, energetic and creative professionals, to work with children in community-based settings. Aspire Early Intervention focuses on a parent coaching model to support caregivers in helping their child reach their developmental milestones. 

As an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to children birth to age three. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure services are specifically addressing the priorities identified by the family. 

Join our transdisciplinary team providing home-based assessment, treatment, support and education services to families with children birth to 3 years of age on the North Shore. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

- Provide direct care for a caseload of children and implement their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) through case management and home visiting as a member of the transdisciplinary team. 
- Utilize assessment tools to provide developmental evaluations that inform the development of IFSP outcomes. 
- Facilitate small group sessions that encourage early social emotional development and parent support.

QUALIFICATIONS 

- Bachelor’s Degree required (Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field)– need to have at least 4 infant/child/family course in undergrad/grad 

- Knowledge of basic stages of Infant / Toddler Child Development 
- Experience working with children 0-5 years, ability to manage staircases and lift up to 40 pounds. 
- Open-minded, culturally competent, and able to interact with families across cultures with diverse values, and beliefs
- A high level of professionalism and organizational skills 
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
- Comfortable with home visiting in Lynn and surrounding areas 

BENEFITS 

- SCHEDULING: Flexible Schedule, Family Hours, 20 Days Paid Time Off (3 Weeks PTO & 1 Week Sick) additional week after 3 years employment and ongoing increases based on longevity and Paid Holidays
- HOURS: we have opportunities for 20 hour to 40 hour/week positions available. Our benefits begin at 30 hours/week and start on the first day of employment. 
- REIMBURSEMENT: Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement 
- COMPEHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on first day with employer contribution, Tax Exempt Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account, Company Paid Life Insurance, 403(b) with potential match up to 5% & Longevity Differential Pay Program 
- REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS: Student Loan Reimbursement contribution program. 
- DEVELOPMENT:  Training Programs, Professional Development & Continuing Education Funds 

JOB SUMMARY 

The EI Specialist is an in-person role, with occasional program-approved virtual sessions, providing home- and community-based Early Intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families. As a member of the transdisciplinary team, the EI Specialist partners with caregivers through relationship-based coaching and developmentally appropriate strategies embedded within everyday routines to support children's development, learning, and participation in daily life. The EI Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality, family-centered services while maintaining compliance with Massachusetts DPH Early Intervention Operational Standards, federal IDEA Part C requirements, and Aspire policies and procedures. Performance is evaluated through professional practice, regulatory compliance, documentation quality, productivity, family and child outcomes, and program KPIs aligned with DPH, OSEP, and Aspire standards. 
 

SALARY RANGE $63,000-73,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. 

The above is intended to be a general description of job responsibilities and are not considered to be inclusive of all duties that may be required. Other tasks as assigned.