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A healthcare system in New Jersey is actively seeking a patient-oriented and compassionate Infectious Disease Pediatrician to join their staff.The Infectious Disease Pediatrician will:.Grow and develop the Pediatric Infectious Diseases team.Provide mentorship opportunities.Build out clinical and edu

Job Description Job Title: Clinical Fellowship-Speech-Language Pathologist- Early Intervention Department: Early Intervention Program Location: Bergen County Salary: $75.00 Hourly Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours) Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology to join our Early Intervention team. Under the supervision of a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Fellow will deliver speech and language therapy and transdisciplinary developmental services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their families. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment and aligned with the goals outlined in each Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with supervisors, multidisciplinary team members, and service coordinators to support family-centered care through evidence-based practices, education, and ongoing developmental support. Key Responsibilities: * Meets with Supervisor for direct and indirect hours to fulfill required hours for clinical fellowship. * Adheres to Pillar Care’s and Department of Health Early Intervention System’s Policies and Procedures. * Ability to work in the Early Intervention Management System. * Provide on-going assessment to determine developmental levels, strengths and need for additional services for child/family and participate in development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). * Develop a therapeutic treatment plan and educational activities to assist the family in accomplishing outcomes as outlined in the IFSP. * Attend and participate in IFSP team meetings at the convenience of the family along with the service coordinator to determine the status of the child’s progress and plan for future Early Intervention services. * Complete and submit appropriate documentation, including Family Service Notes, Verification Logs, Six Month/Annual Progress Summary Reports, Evaluation/ Assessment Reports, Family Surveys, Exit summaries, and Incident reports, adhering to Policy and timelines. * When servicing a child, in the care of someone other than the parent/guardian during the E.I. session, or in a Child Care center, obtain consent to share information with the child Care provider and develop a means to communicate with the family on a regular basis for parent education and carry-over of E.I. session activities. * Keeps current of and adheres to safety and emergency procedures including universal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease. * Respond to Pillar Care mail, email, text, and telephone communications in a timely fashion. * May be asked to Participate in Regional Collaborative Early Intervention activities and educational programs. * Encouraged to maintain 10-15 hours of service per week. * Travel is a condition of employment * Performs other related tasks or responsibilities as directed by supervisor or program director. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of practices and principles of pediatric speech/language/oral motor and feeding therapies, • Working knowledge of rules and regulations of New Jersey Early Intervention System, • Knowledge of normal child development, • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with each family/child., • To carry out Pillar Care’s Early Intervention Program Goals and Objectives., • Ability to perform strenuous physical activity., • To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing., • To respect and maintain confidentiality., • To adhere to personnel policies and safety precautions. Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Description Job Title: Child Development Specialist Location: Sussex County Salary: $62.00 to $65.00 Hourly Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours) ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Development Specialist to assess, plan, and implement developmental interventions for children with varying needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with early intervention programs, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental therapies. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support children in reaching key developmental milestones. Key Responsibilities: • Perform evaluations and assessments to determine developmental levels, strengths, and needs of children and families, and participate in the development of IFSPs., • Create and implement educational activities to help families achieve IFSP outcomes., • Conduct individual and group educational programs for children, integrating a team-based approach with other therapeutic services., • Attend team meetings to monitor child progress and collaborate on service planning., • Provide referrals for additional services, including therapies (Developmental, Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language), Behavioral services, adaptive devices, medical evaluations, or community programs., • Complete and submit all required documentation within set timelines, including Family Service Notes, Verification Logs, Progress Reports, Incident Reports, and more., • Engage with childcare providers when applicable and maintain communication with families for carry-over of activities., • Follow safety and emergency procedures, including universal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease., • Respond to communications (mail, email, and phone) promptly., • Mentor or supervise others and/or lead in-service education programs as requested., • Participate in Regional Collaborative Early Intervention activities and educational programs., • Travel as a required condition of employment., • Bachelor’s B.A. degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education filed and has completed coursework from an accredited institution in a related health, human service or education field; and one year of documented professional experience with individuals from birth to five years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities or at least six credits in infant or early childhood development and/or special education coursework., • Strong understanding of early childhood special education principles and practices and Knowledge of normal child development and New Jersey Early Intervention System rules and regulations., • Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families., • Effectively implement program goals and objectives., • Perform physical activities as required by the role., • Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) while respecting confidentiality., • Experience working with children birth to age 3

In this role, thePediatric Infectious Disease Physician will be responsible forcultivating the continued development of Pediatric Infectious Diseases teams. A healthcare system in New Jersey is actively seeking a self-motivated and compassionatePediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join their st