Child Development Specialist II
Company: DDI Vantage
Location: Roosevelt
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $20.62 - $23.68/hour
Program Description: DDI Vantage empowers vulnerable children and
families to reach their full potential. Serving the community since
1971, this non-profit organization offers Early Intervention, Early
Head Start Home-based services and Early Head Start Child Care
Partnerships. Position Description: The part-time (19-hour/week)
Child Development Specialist II serves as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team to provide individual and group services to
children enrolled in the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention program.
Responsibilities: Using test instruments and tools that fall within
the parameters authorized by their degrees, conducts developmental
evaluations to assist in determining program eligibility and helps
complete Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). Using test
instruments and tools that fall within the parameters authorized by
their degrees, conducts assessments of infants and toddlers
enrolled in DDI VANTAGE and uses criterion- and norm-referenced
instruments to evaluate ongoing program and progress. Assists
parents and caregivers with the identification of developmental
outcomes for IFSPs and monitors and updates outcomes on an ongoing
basis. Provides direct individual and group intervention and
treatment to enhance the childs development, and facilitates
parents and caregivers in implementing a home program to achieve
the desired outcomes. Provides developmental consultation,
education, and other advisory services to parents, caregivers and
staff to assist in home- and center-based intervention. Assists
parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when
appropriate. Assists in identifying social service needs for
families and refers them to the program coordinator for help in
accessing community resources when appropriate. Possesses
understanding and knowledge of a childs overall development and
seeks consultation from other disciplines when needed to design
appropriate services for assigned children. Assists in child-find
activities. Benefits: Vacation and Sick Leave Qualification
Requirements: Education/Experience: The Child Development
Specialist II must have a bachelors degree from an accredited
college or university in a field related to Child Development.
Experience working with infants and toddlers is a plus. A state and
federal background screen, TB test, and motor vehicle records check
will be conducted on all new hires.
Keywords: DDI Vantage, Vernal , Child Development Specialist II, Social Services , Roosevelt, Utah
