Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

Gardner, MA, us on site Until 10/4/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Our Early Intervention programs provide services to families with children birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or at risk for developmental delays. The primary focus of early intervention is to provide education, training, and support to families to help their children learn and grow. We provide services in the home, at our early intervention centers, and in the community.

Make a difference in the lives of children and young families!

Full-Time Positions Available

  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
  • Utilize a parent coaching model in work with families.
  • Participate in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits as a member of a trans-disciplinary team.
  • Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
  • Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of services for families including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing/vision loss.
  • Provide service coordination to assigned caseload including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.
  •  A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers, early childhood education, special education or child studies.
  • 300 hours of practicum or work experience with children under five years of age.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365 including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
  • Ability to use computer-based technology including a computer/laptop and cell phone
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
  • Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages and compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Flexible spending account
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Productivity bonus for salaried staff
  • Generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
  • Paid holiday time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Voluntary benefits

Please visit our website at www.criterionchild.com to learn more about our organization!

Selection for employment is made regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, martial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, someone who is a member of, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform, service in a uniformed military service of the United States, including the National Guard, on the basis of that membership, application or obligation; veteran status, or any other bases protected by law. Criterion Child Enrichment participates in E-Verify.

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Compensation (from employer):
51000 – 54000 USD (YEARLY)

About this role

Summary

Provide early intervention services to children under three and support families in various settings.

Job title

Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

Experience level

bachelor's degree

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Gardner, MA, with flexible transportation

Salary

$51k–$54k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

knowledge of infant-toddler developmentparent coachingscreenings and assessmentsuse of computer-based technology

Preferred skills

bilingual/bicultural

Specializations

infant developmentearly childhoodspecial educationservice coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Gardner, MA, USA

On-site City