<p>At the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive as a valued member of our community. We support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families at every stage of life, connecting them with resources, creating opportunities for inclusion, and empowering them to achieve their goals. Our work is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for the dignity and potential of every person we serve. Joining our team means more than just starting a new job, it is becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your skills make a lasting difference in the lives of others and in the heart of our growing community.</p> <p>Mission: To inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential.</p> <p>Vision: All people will lead personally fulfilling lives.</p> <p>Candidates must model the following established core values: Inclusion, Equity, and Integrity.</p> <p>Primary Objective: The Developmental Specialist builds the capacity of families and caregivers to support the developmental progress of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. This role focuses on promoting meaningful caregiver-child interactions, embedding developmental strategies into natural routines, and supporting the achievement of outcomes identified in each child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). The Developmental Specialist collaborates closely with families, Early Intervention team members, and community partners to provide coaching, developmental guidance, and resource linkage that foster each child's participation, learning, and growth within their home and community environments.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in child development or related area and a minimum of two (2) years experience working with children birth through age five (5) with developmental disabilities; Master's degree preferred.</p> <p>Must be able to obtain and maintain Developmental Specialist credentials through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR), which is maintained by the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA). </p> <p>Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and acceptable driving record as stipulated by the Board's insurance carrier.</p> <p>Ability to promote a positive culture in all areas of responsibility, including but not limited to the individuals served by the county board and their families, Board members, staff members, providers, and community partners; interpret a variety of instruction in written, verbal, and picture form; complete routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; communicate effectively; maintain records according to established procedures; handle inquiries from vendors and co-workers; develop and maintain effective working relationships; handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with officials and the general public; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.</p> <p>Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of the position are identified as light work, which may require the lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally.</p> <p>Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, and telephone.).  </p> <p>Other Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal records check (BCI and/or FBI) and registry/database check as required by DODD, driving record checks, and DCBDD receiving favorable reference reports.</p> <p>Focuses on promoting the caregiver-child interactions and supporting caregivers in learning new strategies they can use to enhance the child's development and participation in the natural activities and routines of everyday life including but not limited to: Adaptations and modifications to environment and communication as required by caregiver; Utilizing current best practice and curriculums to differentiate instruction for each child.</p> <p>Participates in the evaluation and assessment process for infants and toddlers referred for Part C Early Intervention services in collaboration with Service Coordinators, Core Team members, and families. </p> <p>Develops activities that promote the child's acquisition of skills that leads to achieving outcomes identified in the individual family service plan (IFSP).</p> <p>Gathers and synthesizes information in order to guide developmental strategies.</p> <p>Leverages knowledge of infant/toddler typical and atypical development to support the capacity building of caregivers.</p> <p>Provides referral and linkage to available resources to enhance skill development. </p> <p>Identifies and suggests environments conducive to developing particular skills both in the home and community.</p> <p>Participates in periodic IFSP reviews and Core Team meetings, as designated, in order to share information and build the capacity of team members specifically in the areas of cognition and social-emotional development.</p> <p>Maintains accurate and current files. records, and documentation.</p> <p>Implements procedures of rules, regulations and guidelines.</p> <p>Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings designed to enhance professional growth as permitted and/or requested by administration.</p> <p>Schedule may need to be flexible based on needs of the agency and/or person served.</p> <p>Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.</p> <p>Adheres to all ORC, OAC, and DCBDD policies and procedures.</p> <p>Performs other related duties as assigned.</p> <p>DCBDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p>