Child Development Specialist (3rd Shift - overnight)
Company: Haymarket Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Foster an
understanding of the many needs of women and children in a
transitional housing setting. Teaches parenting skills to mothers
who have been addicted and/or dysfunctional in behavior patterns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: serve as a role model for positive parenting
teach activities and skills which are appropriate for children,
mothers and staff in residence implement a parenting skills group,
a children's group and mother/child interaction group meet with
mothers individually to assess and discuss the needs of each child
in residence assist the women in learning appropriate activities
and skills for their children implement specific teaching
techniques and/or activities as recommended by the Supervisor
observe and monitor the interactions between mothers and their
children, documenting pertinent information about mother-child
interactions assist the women regarding their needs, questions and
concerns about the care of their children network and refer any
children in need of evaluation for any developmental issues follow
programs and guidelines established by the Supervisor maintain
record of birth certification immunizations and other information
(medical/social history) assist with selecting items relevant to
child's nutrition or development; which includes escorting clients
for daily shopping, daycare services and other duties assigned by
supervisor must pass DCFS background check Requirements: EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Child
Development; or related field (preferred); 6 College Credit hours
in Early Childhood; Human Development or Child Psychology;
experience in early intervention and early education (0-3 years)
child care; must be knowledgeable about issues regarding substance
abuse, childcare, parenting skills and abuse prevention for
families; must have a valid driver's license.
Keywords: Haymarket Center, Mount Prospect , Child Development Specialist (3rd Shift - overnight), Social Services , Chicago, Illinois
