Early Intervention Developmental Specialist
$28 - $31/hour | Full-Time and Part-Time | Monday-Friday | Flexible Schedule
Make a Difference with KDC
At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential. As an Early Intervention Specialist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.
Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.
*Bilingual in Portuguese, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole*
Why Join KDC? | Competitive Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
- Musculoskeletal Support Program
Financial & Professional Growth
- Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Remission Opportunities
- Professional Development and Career Growth
Additional Perks
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts
- Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support
What You'll Do
- Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations
- Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals
- Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services
- Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 300 hours working with children under the age of 5.
- Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software.
- CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively.
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families
- Knowledge of family-centered and coaching-based practices
- Home or community-based service experience
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
This position is community-based and requires travel to homes and community settings. Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of environments and utilizing technology for documentation and communication.
Ready to Make an Impact?Join a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 300 hours working with children under the age of 5
- Flexibility in scheduling, including occasional evenings
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other documentation software
- CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families
- Knowledge of family-centered and coaching-based practices
- Home or community-based service experience
- Bilingual or multilingual skills (Portuguese, Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole)
What We Do
Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc. (KDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969 on the principle that all individuals have the right to participate and thrive in their community. Kennedy-Donovan Center supports people with developmental delays, disabilities or family challenges to pursue their personal potential and success in the community. We fulfill our mission through a number of programs, which we offer in several regions: Early Intervention (EI), Early Intervention Partnerships, Healthy Families, KDC School (a 240-day developmental day school), Day Habilitation Services, Family Support Services/ Respite Care, Intensive Foster Care, and Transitional Job Support, as well as various residential support programs: Shared Living, Adult Family Care, Supported and Supervised Living, and Individual Support. Each year, our diverse and dedicated staff of 600+ employees and 300 respite home care providers and foster parents, serves over 10,000 children, adults and families with (or at risk for) developmental disabilities or delays, and their families. We meet the needs of disabled individuals and their families throughout their life – from pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, into adulthood and the senior years. We operate a range of programs, including many in-home services, from eight community offices and 10 residences, to families in 160 communities across eastern and south central Massachusetts. We cover over 50% of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
