Job Description:
Shift: First Shift
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Developmental Specialist
Earn $21.15 per hour
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
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
Job 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
From: Cayuga Centers
