Developmental Specialist - Autism
Company: Southwest Human Development Inc
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A positive future for every
child Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit
dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of
life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest
Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by
supporting young children and their caregivers during this
important time. Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at
one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood
development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which
brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We
offer over forty programs and services to more than 140,000
children. Why choose us? Make an impact in a child’s life by
promoting child health and development. Be rewarded with a rich
benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans,
401K matching, and generous paid time off. View benefit information
here! Opportunities for continued professional growth and
development. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Job
title: Developmental Specialist – Autism Southwest Human
Development (SWHD) is seeking a Developmental Specialist – Autism
to join our trans-disciplinary team at the Birth to Five Center of
Excellence (CoE). This developmental Specialist has experience
supporting young children with autism, neurodiversity, difficulties
with social communication and/or sensory challenges. In this role
you will: Explain comprehensive services offered by the Birth to
Five Center of Excellence (CoE) Carry out screening, assessment and
provide DIRFloortime® intervention services in the areas of play,
emotional and social development, communication, cognition,
attention, motor skills, behavior and relationships and sensory
processing Administers, scores and interprets assessment tools used
in the DIRFloortime® program. Design developmentally appropriate
SMART goals that are functional in nature Complete an initial
enrollment assessment (Birth to Five, Social Determinants of
Health, etc.) and works with the family to develop an Integrated
Care Plan appropriate to the individual child and family’s needs
Assess and monitor child and family needs on an ongoing basis
Uphold continuity of care Facilitate Child Family Team meetings
Meet agency, program, and contractual timelines Collaborate and
coordinate care with other service providers and community partners
Maintain the behavior health medical records Develop, implement,
and document discharge plans What it takes: Bachelors in Special
Education or related Masters in Special Education or related,
preferred. DIRFloortime Advanced Valid Arizona Fingerprint
Clearance Card – OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One
Fingerprint Clearance Card. Learn more! Our core values embody
Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift
the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the
communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide
the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice
of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency.
All staff are valued as making essential contributions to
strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a
great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits
here.
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