Child Development Associate - Per Diem at RWJBarnabas Health – Mountainside, New Jersey

Job Title: Child Development Associate

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Early Intervention Grant

Req #: 0000237930

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.00 - $46.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under the direct supervision and in consultation with an EIP Educator, the Early Intervention Senior Child Development Associate, along with other team members, instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies while focusing on the IFSP outcomes and within the confines of the family routine.

Qualifications:

Required:

• NJ Driver’s License and required insurance
• At least 2 years teaching experience with young children with disabilities
• Sound background in normal child development, knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of an early intervention for children with identified developmental delays
• Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management
• Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into the family routines as identified by the family

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Driver’s License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Addresses IFSP outcomes, in consultation with supervisor, by selecting and adapting appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models including evidenced based strategies
• Evaluates the effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes
• Supports and enhances the familys ability to interact with their child in their daily routines
• Uses the NJ Birth to Three Early Learning Standards as a common framework for understanding and communicating developmentally appropriate expectations for infants and toddlers
• Maintains sensitivity to parens personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to NJEIS code of conduct
• Completes logging for sessions and session notes by end of day and according to departmental rules
• Submits family signed either electronically or manually Service Verification Logs as per departmental rules
• Records data as appropriate for each child
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision consultation in relationship to clinical performance
• Actively contributes to annual performance reviews and improvement plans, effectively utilizes feedback
• Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
• Attends and participates at in-service trainings staff meetings and conference calls
• Travels in personal vehicle to and from the natural environment of each family assigned
• Maintains valid NJ driver’s license and required insurance
• Accurately records the time and frequency of services provided and records that information along with required signatures for billing
• Submits bill for services as required by departmental policies and procedures
• Submits required paperwork timely and accurately adhering to departmental volume productivity requirements
• Maintains ongoing communication with office via email, text and telephone
• Responds quickly to any request for information
• Provides guidance to other Child Development Associates in the department
• Provides yearly presentation at twice monthly staff meeting
• Daily contact with child and family in the environment determined by the family
• Weekly contact and supervision by the Education clinical Supervisor
• Traveling to natural environment settings including but not limited to home and day care sessions
• Majority of duties require driving, walking, sitting on the floor, bending, stretching, reaching, visual acuity and ability to safely lift up to 10 lbs

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Retirement Plans
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.