1st Five - Developmental Support Specialist
Job Description
Help Shape a Child's Future—Starting Today!
1st Five Developmental Support Specialist
Firefly | Serving Western Iowa
At Firefly, we know that the first five years of a child's life can change everything. That's why we're looking for a compassionate, energetic professional to join our 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative and help children and families get the support they need to thrive.
What You'll Do
As a 1st Five Developmental Support Specialist, you'll make a real difference by:
- Partnering with families to support healthy child development.
- Building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners.
- Empowering parents with education, guidance, and support.
- Build trusting relationships with families while serving as a guide and advocate throughout their child's developmental journey.
- Conduct developmental screenings and developmental monitoring.
- Connect families with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community resources.
- Coordinate referrals and help families overcome barriers to accessing care, including scheduling appointments, transportation, and identifying payment resources.
- Provide education and anticipatory guidance that promotes healthy child development.
- Assist with quality assurance activities, chart audits, and documentation.
- Maintain timely, accurate records while meeting agency and grant reporting requirements.
- Represent Firefly professionally through community outreach and partnerships
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who is caring, organized, and passionate about helping others.
Qualifications include:
Minimal Education/Qualifications: Salary is dependent of level of education
- Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- 1. a bachelor’s degree in education, health education, social work, counseling, nursing, sociology, family and consumer sciences, health and human development, individual and family studies, early childhood, psychology or other health related field; or Registered Nurse; or Licensed Practical Nurse. (Salary range $20.44 - $23.20)
- 2. an associate’s degree in early childhood, family/human services or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time 26 work experience with children and families.(Salary range $19.89 - $22.65)
- 3. at least four years of a combination of education and/or full-time work experience in early childhood, family/human services or a closely related field working with children and families
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout our six-county service area
- Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply!
Why Firefly?
At Firefly, you'll do more than have a job—you'll have a purpose. Join a collaborative team that's committed to strengthening children, supporting families, and building healthier communities.
When you join Firefly, you'll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- The ability to build lasting relationships with families and community partners
- A mission-driven organization where your work truly matters
Ready to make an impact? Join Firefly and help give every child the best possible start in life!
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