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Cape Cod Toy Library Child Development Play Specialist in Barnstable, Massachusetts
The Child Development Play Specialist role is a vital role in advancing the Cape Cod Toy Library\'s mission by working closely with the Executive Director to support and expand program offerings including developing collaborative outreach initiatives to support early intervention practitioners, autism specialists, social workers, and the children/families they serve with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders including children challenged with physical, developmental, behavioral, or sensory issues. The Child Development Play Specialist will play a vital role - in building meaningful relationships with children and families, facilitating play experiences by supporting children?s interests and developmental needs as they grow from infancy into elementary school years, supporting parents/caregivers through their parenting journey, guiding caregivers\' selections of play materials to support children\'s specific developmental needs, and providing educational play-based learning programs for families with children with disabilities including individual family appointments as needed. Mininmum: Master\'s Degree in Education, Child Development, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, 10+ years relevant experience Preferred: Master\'s Degree & State of MA licensed LCSW, LICSW, LMHC who has specialized training with special needs Schedule: Friday and Saturday