Child Development Specialist, Senior

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Summary:

The Senior Child Development Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise in developmental assessment, early intervention, and family-centered care for neonatal and pediatric populations. This role integrates clinical practice with research, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize child and family outcomes. The specialist also contributes to education, mentorship, and professional development for healthcare staff while advancing equity and accessibility in early childhood care.

Qualifications:

Education

• Doctorate degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology, Human Development, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive clinical and/or research experience in child development, neonatal or pediatric care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Demonstrated expertise in developmental assessment, early intervention, and family-centered care.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Certification or eligibility in administration of standardized developmental assessments (e.g., Bayley Scales, Vineland, HINE, GMA, or equivalent).

• Certification or demonstrated competency in neurological or developmental examinations for neonatal and pediatric populations.

• Eligibility for additional professional certifications as required by role and program.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.