Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

Lead efforts to enhance Felton's coordinated system of care for children aged 0-5 with special needs. Implement developmental playgroup services for children aged birth to three with developmental concerns not qualifying for formal early intervention. Create inclusive, culturally responsive play environments supporting developmental milestones and learning. Lead playgroup services for children experiencing developmental concerns or delays, especially from low-income communities of color, providing accessible, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate play. Focus on building developmental skills in communication, fine motor, adaptive, gross motor, and problem-solving for children aged birth to 5. Strategize and actively engage parents in supporting their children's development during and beyond play sessions.

Responsibilities

Design engaging and stimulating play content aligned with developmental domains, age groups, and targeted skills, with EII Leadership team support.
Develop culturally responsive play opportunities reflecting community diversity.
Provide home-based activity handouts or resources in multiple languages to parents and caregivers, including digitally enabled play content (Sparkler & ASQ) organized by age group and skills.
Obtain, maintain, and distribute materials and supplies for playgroup activities at designated sites and children's homes.
Facilitate developmental playgroup sessions, ensuring alignment with developmental objectives.
Provide guidance and support to playgroup instructors, trainers, or facilitators on child development principles and playgroup dynamics.
Coordinate setup and logistics of playgroup sessions at various community locations.
Administer developmental screening tools before and after playgroup sessions to track children's progress.
Monitor children's participation and engagement during playgroup activities, noting developmental concerns.
Address developmental concerns and design play content around specific developmental objectives.
Provide consultation to playgroup parents and caregivers as needed.
Collect feedback from parents and caregivers regarding playgroup session effectiveness.
Conduct assessments and evaluations for children aged 0-5 with or at risk of disabilities to identify developmental strengths and concerns.
Develop and implement individualized intervention plans tailored to children's developmental needs and family support.
Deliver direct services, including therapeutic interventions, developmental activities, and parent education, to children and families.
Collaborate with therapists, educators, and medical professionals to coordinate services and ensure multidisciplinary care.
Monitor children's progress, adjusting intervention plans as necessary for ongoing developmental growth and family support.
Provide guidance and support to families in navigating the early intervention system, accessing resources, and advocating for their child's needs.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress for continuity of care and program evaluation.
Provide coverage for all early intervention services as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, special education, or a related field, with a focus on children with developmental delays or disabilities.
At least 1 year experience with writing intervention plans, collecting data, and monitoring progress.
Proven experience in care coordination, case management, and family support.
Must pass Department of Justice Fingerprint screening.
Fingerprinting Clearance DOJ/FBI & Clearance Child Abuse Index.
Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) and Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter).
Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination + Booster.
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter).
Comfortable with a daily schedule of 10-6pm at least 2 days a week.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish Speaker (Preferred).
Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university program in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Inclusive Education, or other education-related or social science field (Preferred).
Credentialed or licensed eligible (Preferred).
Principles and practices of referral, evaluation, intervention, ongoing assessment, and transition for children and families from Early Intervention.
Federal laws (IDEA Part C) governing early intervention and their implementation in California.
Knowledge about community-based organization and resource development.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention principles and practices.
Familiarity with SFUSD, early childhood special education services, and other special services providers in the local area.
Good understanding of current issues and best practices in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, Inclusion, and family support.
Understanding of typical growth and development of children throughout their lifespan, with specific knowledge about atypical development and risks.
Ability to lift 25 – 40 pounds as needed every day, including children and equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, sit on floor, lower, and raise self from floor during classroom activities.
Ability to use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis.
Ability to move quickly when responding to an emergency.
Awareness of and ability to address the culturally unique needs of the target population.
Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word Processing, Microsoft Office, Excel, and other online tracking databases.
Strong verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Ability to set appropriate boundaries with clients/staff.
Ability to work effectively in an organizational setting; understands how to utilize the chain of command to resolve problems and bring program development ideas forward.
Ability to proactively collaborate with other supervisors, consultants, and directors to ensure best possible training for staff and service delivery for clients.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to be a team player with a welcoming attitude.

Location

San Francisco
Various community locations
Onsite

Work Type

Full-Time
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience
At least 1 year experience

Education Level

Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university program in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Inclusive Education, or other education-related or social science field (preferred)
Credentialed or licensed eligible (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$32-$34 per hour (DOE)

Benefits

Fully-Paid Medical Plans
Fully-Paid Dental Plans
Health Reimbursement Card
Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time)
403B with company match

About the Company

Felton Institute responds to community needs by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives.
The organization offers 60+ programs addressing mental health, homelessness, early care and education, justice-impacted individuals, transitional age youth, and aging adults.
Programs combine scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting served communities.
Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment encouraging professional development.
Felton’s Children, Youth, Family, and Transitional Age Youth division offers comprehensive early care and education, family support, and mental health services across San Francisco to over 400 families.
Felton’s Family Support services promote strong families and optimal child development via a two-generation approach, focusing on the Strengthening Families Framework.
Family support functions include The Five Protective Factors: parental resilience, increased social connections, increased knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and supporting social-emotional competence in young children.
This approach provides a one-stop integrated service continuum, supporting families to address needs under one roof with a core group of staff for trusting relationships.