Developmental Consultant (Lake Worth - Bilingual English/Creole)
Position Overview:
The Developmental Consultant (DC) is responsible for coordinating family services for assigned clients within the Healthy Beginnings system of care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening and assessment to determine program eligibility; parental education, system navigation, collaborating with Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency (HB/EA) and community agencies; and providing referrals and linkages to services for families with children ages birth through age 5 within Palm Beach County. This position will provide services in the field and requires flexibility with daytime and evening hours to accommodate client schedules.
Here’s what the job involves:
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Provide Screening and Assessment services for children through age five (5) and/or their families utilizing approved assessment tools.
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Analyze and interpret screening and assessment data; identifies and recommends appropriate services to system participants.
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Identify risk, protective factors, and client needs through designated assessments and/or second level screening tools.
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Conduct visits with families in their homes or other designated locations within the community.
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Ensure flexibility and accessibility to families by accommodating appointments after school, in the evenings and/or on the weekends when families may be more available.
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Record and reports appointments, referrals, home visits, and all other work related Healthy Beginnings Program activities to supervisor on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferably in a field such as social work, developmental psychology, and/or early childhood education).
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Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare, primary prevention services, child development or related field.
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Schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours as needed
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Must be 21 years or older
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Bilingual English/Creole required.
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Valid Florida’s driver’s license is required.
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Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)
Benefits Offered:
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Paid holidays
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Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
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FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!
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Company-paid life insurance
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Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available
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403(b) retirement plan
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403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%
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Tuition reimbursement
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Referral bonus program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services
- Degree in social work, developmental psychology, or early childhood education
- Minimum of two years' experience in child welfare, primary prevention, child development, or related field
- Bilingual English/Spanish or Creole
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Successful completion of background check through Clearinghouse
- Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends; ability to conduct home and community visits
What We Do
HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable residents, specifically victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Their mission is to create safer, more productive lives for infants, children, young adults, and families through a comprehensive continuum of care, including residential therapeutic group care and community-based programs focused on the protection and placement of at-risk children.
