Developmental Specialist I/I (Casual) - Developmental Screening & Enhancement Program

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19684
Date posted: 10/21/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Devlp'l Scrng & Enhancmnt Prgm

This is a casual, grant funded position which is subject to renewal on 12/31/2027.

Developmental Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides clinical services (screening, assessment, treatment planning, and/or intervention support) for children. Provides educational information to patients, parents and families regarding their child's developmental needs. Responds differentially to children based upon the child's age, understanding of the child's developmental level/abilities/disabilities, and cultural considerations. Serves as a liaison with community referral sources including physicians – offices and/or other treatment professionals to facilitate clinical and treatment options. Provides marketing and administrative support to program by producing flyers, handouts, and training materials and entering documentation into the computer database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

6 months of experience in field related to area of specialty

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Computer skills sufficient to perform data entry, electronic charting, production of educational materials, and word processing

Valid California Driver's License and Auto Insurance (if applicable)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional education beyond undergraduate degree related to area of specialty

Bilingual English/Spanish

Developmental Specialist II

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides clinical services (screening, assessment, treatment planning, and/or intervention) for children. Provides educational information to patients, parents and families regarding their child’s developmental needs. Responds differentially to children based upon the child’s age, understanding of the child’s developmental level/abilities/disabilities, and cultural considerations. Serves as a liaison with community referral sources including physicians’ offices and/or other treatment professionals to facilitate clinical and treatment options. Provides marketing support to program by producing flyers, handouts, and training materials. Enters service documentation into computer database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in related discipline

Valid CA driver's license and auto insurance (if applicable)

Two years of experience

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Demonstrated competency in varied treatment modalities for children with special needs

Computer skills sufficient to perform data entry, electronic charting, production of educational materials, and word processing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

The current salary range for the Developmental Specialist I position is $25.47 to $35.03

The current salary range for the Developmental Specialist II position is $28.09 to $38.62

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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