CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II

Montefiore Medical Center
$42.93
United States, New York, Brooklyn
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Brooklyn, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: PEDS - Administration Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $42.93 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. Trauma Services is seeking a Child Development Specialist (CDS) to deliver parent- child Group Attachment Based Intervention (GABI), psychotherapy, and other evidence- based interventions for very young children. The CDS will provide child, family and relational assessments of children referred for developmental delays and behavior problems, develop treatment plans, and provide weekly therapy as well as care coordination and case management as required. The ideal candidate will have skills consistent with both crisis management and ongoing therapeutic work with patients and their families. Strength in collaboration with community agencies, school and medical facilities is needed. He/ She will make independent and consistent decisions regarding patient management, work with an interdisciplinary team and other clinical providers/ administration at RFK CERC and the Medical Center. Group Attachment Based Intervention (GABI) is an intensive clinical service designed for families with birth to three-year old children who are receiving Preventive Services. GABI will expand from its one site location to 5 sites city-wide. Child Development Specialists will be trained in the GABI model through in person trainings and through an online training curriculum. Training and supervision will be provided on an ongoing basis. Child Development Specialists will provide Group Attachment Based Intervention for families with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children who are referred through Administration for Children's Services Preventive agencies. Child Development offer clinical evaluation and treatment services to parents and caregivers and plan for comprehensive family support services. Liaise with Preventive case planners and participate in required family meetings. To participate in reflective supervision with colleagues and graduate externs. Master's Degree required Social Work/ Psychology For Master's degree Social Work- NYS license or eligibility required to obtain license within 6 months For Psychology degree, NYS license or eligibility required to obtain license within 6 months LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PHD Training or work experience working with families of birth to three-year-old children. Knowledge of GABI model or parent-child psychotherapy with babies and toddlers. This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team and will receive clinical supervision from a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed clinical social worker. Spanish speaking highly preferred. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.