Riverside Community Care
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Bilingual Early Childhood Developmental Specialist
Join us in our mission to provide high-quality, trauma and culturally responsive sensitive care to the diverse communities of Cambridge and Somerville!
The Early Childhood Developmental Specialist:
- participates on our interdisciplinary Early Intervention (EI) team providing home-based clinical services to families with children (0-3 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disorders
- completes initial intakes and developmental assessments, and partners with families to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) based on family’s goals, priorities and routines
- implements the IFSP through relationship-based services, which focus on supporting the caregiver’s interactions with their child
- supports overall development with particular attention to the social-emotional well-being of children and their families, while providing the right dose of parent psychoeducation at the right time
- may lead and/or support group activities
- provides services via Tele-Health as needed the within context of safety, funder regulations, and treatment needs
The Early Childhood Developmental Specialist ensures the delivery of high quality, developmentally sound and progressive services that are consistent with both DPH and Riverside Community Care standards.
Home visiting families with very young child is fascinating and challenging work. We believe in supporting staff so they can, in turn, support families and deepen their clinical knowledge and skills. Staff support includes thoughtful onboarding, weekly clinical supervision from a qualified supervisor, weekly team meetings and monthly staff meetings that focus on case presentations, group reflective practice, targeted learning opportunities, and overall exploration of our work.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday; Target start date will be in September 2025
Pay Range: Dependent on years of experience and education
- Bilingual with Bachelor's Degree - $53,860.35 to $65,096.09/salaried
- Bilingual with Master's Degree - $57,681.72 to $69,745.31/salaried
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
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Learn more about our benefits and culture: Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! Required Skills Required Experience Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
