DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST

The Developmental Specialist provides in-home and community-based educational social services, in collaboration with the parents, to children who are described as having a developmental disability.  The role of the facilitator is to educate families in child development, stimulate developmental milestones, assess and monitor the child's development.  The developmental specialist works in a team with OT, PT, & Speech Therapists.  Integrate child and family into the community. 

Requirements for this position are a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Liberal Studies, or a related field.  1 or more years of Early Childhood Education required.  Bilingual a plus.  Must have family-focused one-on-one experience with children and their families. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapist provides in-home, family-focused intervention/therapy within a transdisciplinary team.  MUST HAVE pediatric experience in areas such as feeding, sensory integration, fine motor, etc.

Requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy with current registration, a minimum of 1 year experience working hands-on with children, aged 0-5 years, preferably individually and/or in a group setting providing occupational therapy, knowledge of special education and the various syndromes, disabilities, etc.  Bilingual a plus.  Proficiency in writing, ability to communicate clearly and concisely and proficiency in MS Word or similar word processing software plus knowledge of internet, email, and related technology are also required. 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist provides in-home, family-focused assessment/intervention within a transdisciplinary team. MUST HAVE pediatric experience.

Requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy with current license, a minimum of 1 year experience working hands-on with children, aged 0-5 years, preferably individually and/or in a group setting providing occupational therapy, knowledge of special education and the various syndromes, disabilities, etc.  Bilingual a plus.  Proficiency in writing, ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and proficiency in MS Word or similar word processing software plus knowledge of internet, email, and related technology are also required. 

SPEECH THERAPIST

Speech Therapist provides in-home, family-focused assessment/intervention within a transdisciplinary team.  MUST HAVE pediatric experience.

The speech therapist provides therapy to children who are described as being developmentally disabled.  Speech therapy consists of parent training, hands-on therapy stimulation, assessing and monitoring related development fields, such as expressive language, receptive language, social-emotional and oral-motor, as well as accessing and utilizing community resources.  Speech therapist provides written reports on every child served, including initial evaluations, daily activity sheets, monthly monitoring updates, twice yearly evaluations, and closing evaluations for children transitioning out of early intervention services. 

Requirements for this position are a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Language AND a current license, a minimum of 1 year experience working hands-on with children aged 0-5 years, preferably individually and/or in a group setting providing speech therapy, knowledge of special education and the various syndromes, disabilities, etc.  Bilingual a plus.  Proficiency in writing, ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and proficiency in MS Word or similar word processing software plus knowledge of internet, email, and related technology are also required.   

Developmental Milestones, Inc.  ~  Director, Heather Espinoza  ~  1464 Madera Road #N254,  Simi Valley, CA 93065
Ph: (800) 290-4020  ~  Fax: (800) 291-9022

DMI is a family-focused intervention program that provides play-based educational therapeutic services, which focus on the needs of children and their families, serving Ventura County (Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Moorpark, Ojai, Fillmore, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura). Flexible schedule, paid mileage.  Medical and dental benefits, retirement savings plan available for full-time employee.  Immediate openings available for all positions.

All applicants need to be able to work professionally, maturely, and independently within a transdisciplinary team.  Email resume to dmi@socal.rr.com