Developmental Specialist

The Arc of Palm Beach County

. Provide direct developmental services to children and families in home, community, childcare, and other natural settings .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $25 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child development and family engagement, with a strong ability to implement individualized intervention strategies and connect families with community resources. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with diverse service providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In English And SpanishBachelor's Degree In Child DevelopmentExperience Working With ChildrenKnowledge Of Child DevelopmentCPR And Infant CPR Certification

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Hard Skills

Child DevelopmentDevelopmental AssessmentsIntervention PlanningFamily EngagementDocumentation And Reporting

Soft Skills

Coaching And EducatingCollaborationCommunicationFlexibilityEngagement

Tools & Technologies

Standard Office EquipmentComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Florida Driver's LicenseCPR CertificationInfant CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Community ResourcesHome-Based ServicesChildcare ProfessionalsDiverse FamiliesProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct developmental services to children and families in home, community, childcare, and other natural settings
Coach and educate parents, caregivers, and family members on developmental milestones and strategies
Conduct meaningful one-on-one interactions supporting child development and family engagement
Observe developmental progress and help implement individualized intervention strategies
Connect families with community resources and referrals
Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and program records
Collaborate with healthcare providers, community partners, childcare professionals, and other service providers
Participate in supervision, professional development, field observations, and training opportunities
Manage a flexible schedule while providing service to families
Travel throughout the service area to meet with families and community partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluency in English and Spanish
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Humanities, or a related field
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with children in a classroom, office, home-based, or community setting with a developmental focus
Valid Florida Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and Infant CPR certification
Experience working with diverse families and community-based services preferred
Knowledge of child development, developmental assessments, family engagement, and intervention planning preferred
Ability to travel throughout the service area to meet with families and community partners
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment
Successful completion of applicable background screening requirements through the Florida Clearinghouse

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Supervision, professional development, field observations, and training opportunities
Flexible schedule