Careers

  Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for marketing and a flair for storytelling? Join our team as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator! You’ll play a vital role in driving our mission of empowering families and transforming children’s lives through innovative communication strategies and impactful marketing efforts.

The Children’s Developmental Center in Richland, WA, is hiring a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to implement marketing strategies and campaigns, fundraising events, and other marketing initiatives. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Fundraising & Events Specialist and Development Manager to design compelling campaigns that drive donor engagement and craft engaging materials for social media, print, and web—such as program brochures, impact reports, and family testimonials.

Is this you? 

· You are seeking a nonprofit fundraising position where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities communities. 

· You are passionate about the Center’s commitment to the mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives. 

· You enjoy creativity and connecting communities to meaningful causes.

· You are experienced in marketing and communication. 

· You are great at developing donor relationships and aligning them with a shared mission.

· You want to work in a values-driven workplace with high employee morale. We value Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

We Offer Flexibility + Excellent Benefits

· Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually

· Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually

· Holidays: 12 paid holidays

· Work from home up to one (1) day/week after a successful 6-month onboarding 

· Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage)

· Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance

· Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability 

· Retirement match of 5%

· $1000/annually in professional development dollars

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Children’s Developmental Center

The Children’s Developmental Center is a nonprofit that has served children with special needs since 1977. Our mission is to empower families and improve children’s lives through early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services. 

We serve approximately 1,000 families and children each year through our three programs: Applied Behavior Analysis, Pediatric Pelvic Health Program, and Birth-3, which provides early intervention services through Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Special Instruction. Learn more at www.childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org

What does the position entail? 

Marketing & Communications 

• Collaborate with the development team to create and implement a comprehensive annual marketing plan that supports the organization’s fundraising goals. 
• Support program fundraising to meet program needs and to create donor/grantor transparency. The plan should include specific dollar goals and strategies for each of the following areas: major and middle donor gifts, community gifts, monthly gifts, planned giving, lapsed donors, employee giving, and new donor acquisition
• Support fundraising events by helping to facilitate and promote smaller collaborations.
• Develop web-based donation campaigns and social media initiatives. 
• Author advocacy letters, organizational publications, presentations, reports, and website content to effectively communicate the organization's mission and impact.
• Design print and digital materials, including but not limited to the annual report, program brochures, impact reports, fundraising Save the Dates and Invitations, the e-newsletter, and “Our Stories” web pages featuring testimonials.
• Oversee online communications, including website management and social media platforms, to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
• Reporting on website and social media analytics.
• Create innovative digital/online fundraising strategies to implement throughout the giving year.
• Collaborate on grant and donor reporting to align program outcomes with grant requirements and maintain accountability.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Program Coordinator, Supervisors, and Therapists to analyze data and produce reports in the form of newsletters, blogs, or impact reports, donor updates, and end-of-year appeals
• Collaborate with program staff to develop engaging content for weekly social media posts.

We Offer Flexibility + Excellent Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually 
• Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually 
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays 
• Provider breaks: 29 paid days off; built into the fiscal calendar 
• Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage) 
• Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance 
• Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement match of 4% 
• $1000/annually in professional development dollars 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Flexible Scheduling

Salary Range: $85,000-95,000 commensurate with qualifications/education.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends on volunteer basis. 

Location: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

The Children’s Development Center in Richland, WA is hiring an Occupational Therapist to empower families and improve children’s lives through comprehensive early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services. The Occupational Therapist will participate in a multi-faceted evaluation team and sign off on chart/progress notes of Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or COTAs. This position will help children improve, regain, and develop motor skills needed for day-to-day life. A passion for the mission and programs of the Center is critical for long-term success.

Is this you? 

• You are seeking an employer who genuinely supports work-life balance, flexibility, and professional development opportunities.
• You want to provide services in-home with a set schedule of your choosing based on what works best for your clients and you.
• You are energized by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on a co-treat team, where peer learning, mentorship, and support are integral parts of the work experience.
• You are looking for a nonprofit position working with children and families where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities community. 
• You are passionate about the Center’s commitment to the mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives. 
• You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high employee morale. We value Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

What does the position entail? 

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers, to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Participate in a team evaluation of children’s skills using standardized testing and develop goals/objectives.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based upon assessments, evaluation/observation, input from the parent(s)/guardian(s), and MDT decisions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child’s physical, emotional, and social needs to determine their level of function and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide treatment for children assigned to you by the department supervisor.
• Contact families and construct/maintain client schedules in accordance with the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Prepare for scheduled therapy sessions and provide direct treatment and parent/guardian coaching. 
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and exercises to enhance child’s strength, coordination, mobility, and cognitive function.
• Identify and re-evaluate children assigned to you using the most appropriate test as needed.
• Work with durable medical supply company to obtain adaptive equipment. Complete letter of medical necessity.
• Engage in consultative meetings with other team members as needed. 
• Discuss medical insurance questions with CDC insurance billing department as needed. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, using the EHR system (AdvancedMD,) including scheduling, family information, medical history, evaluation documentation, ongoing assessments, chart notes, treatment plans, goals and objectives, and transition reports in each child’s file at CDC in conjunction with the Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs) and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in the MDT meetings and IFSP meetings. 
• Present information on a level that is easily comprehended and meaningful to the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Ensure that all therapy practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Maintain licensure in good standing at all times. Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy by attending workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Flexibility + Benefits  

• Paid Vacation: 12 days accrued annually 
• Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually 
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays 
• Provider breaks: 29 paid days off; built into the fiscal calendar 
• Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage) 
• Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance 
• Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement match of 4% 
• $1000/annually in professional development dollars 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Flexible Scheduling

Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000 annual salary, commensurate with qualifications

Location: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends on a volunteer basis. This is an exempt/salaried position. 

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 

Are you seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist job with a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact by empowering families and improving children’s (birth to age 3) lives?

The Children’s Development Center in Richland, WA is hiring a Pediatric Physical Therapist to empower families and improve children’s lives through comprehensive early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing a treatment program for children who qualify for services. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families as you provide instruction and education.

  Is this you? 

• You are seeking an employer who genuinely supports work-life balance, flexibility, and professional development opportunities. 
• You want to provide services in-home with a set schedule of your choosing based on what works best for your clients and you.
• You are energized by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on a co-treat team, where peer learning, mentorship, and support are integral parts of the work experience.
• You want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families by providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout the Tri-Cities community.  
• You are passionate about the Center’s commitment to the mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives. 
• You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high employee morale. We value Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

What does the position entail? 

• Manage a caseload of pediatric Physical Therapy Clients. 
• Identify and evaluate present levels of fine motor and gross motor development for children referred to the program, utilizing standardized evaluation tools, criterion-referenced tools, standardized screening tools, review of medical records, parent reports, and observations of children.
• Participate in early intervention group evaluations, in-person or via telehealth.
• Proficient at Bailey 4 and Peabody Motor Scales 2nd edition standardized test.
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in appropriate developmental skill areas for children, including gross motor and fine motor goals, in partnership with parents, Family Resource Coordinators, educational specialists, and speech therapists, as part of an interdisciplinary Primary Service Provider team.
• Create unique, individualized treatment plans for children to address the parent’s concerns and functional goals.      Assess and monitor progress.
• Evaluate the need for specialized equipment and provide proper documentation for insurance approval.
• Provide and coordinate physical therapy services and consultations to children and families enrolled in early intervention in “natural environments” (family, foster homes, childcare programs, and other community settings where families spend their time) or via telehealth or clinic-based.
• Include parents and caregivers in all aspects of program services.
• Collaborate with outpatient service providers and community partners as needed and requested.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, planning/visioning days, and professional development opportunities.
• Document daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, and IFSP-required documentation promptly. 
• Use the EHR system, AdvancedMD, for scheduling and maintaining electronic copies of family information, medical history, evaluation documentation, ongoing assessments, chart notes, goals and objectives, and transition reports in each child’s file at the Center in conjunction with the FRC’s and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure that all therapy practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Maintain licensure in good standing at all times. Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy by attending workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

We Offer Flexibility + Excellent Benefits

• Paid Vacation:  12 days accrued annually
• Paid Sick Time: 12 days annually
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays
• Provider breaks: 29 paid days off; built into the fiscal calendar 
• Comprehensive medical insurance ($100/month for employee coverage)
• Employer-paid employee Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid employee Life and Long-Term Disability 
• Retirement match of 4%
• $1000/annually in professional development dollars
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Supervision, training, and mentorship

Salary Range: $30-35/Hourly commensurate with qualifications

Schedule: Full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours, totaling 40 hours per week. Nights and weekends are voluntary.

Location: 1549 Georgia Avenue SE, Richland, WA 99352

Closing Date: Initial Review of Applications: August 28, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 

Are you seeking an OT Assistant job with a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact by empowering families and improving children’s (birth to age 3) lives?

The Children’s Developmental Center, in Richland, WA is hiring a COTA, to administer treatment plans according to the directives of the Occupational Therapist. COTA helps to equip families of children with developmental delays, with tools so they can be successful in their daily activities of playing, moving, engaging with others, and learning.

Is this you? 

• You are seeking an employer who genuinely supports your career goals, whether you’re aiming to advance to an OT (we offer supervision hours/training) or prefer to thrive as an assistant.
• You want to provide services in-home with a set schedule of your choosing based on what works best for your clients and you.
• You are energized by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on a co-treat team, where peer learning, mentorship, and support are integral parts of the work experience.
• You are looking for a nonprofit position working with children and families where you can make a meaningful impact in the Tri-Cities communities. 
• You are passionate about the Center’s commitment to the mission of empowering families and improving children’s lives. 
• You want to work in a values-centric workplace with high employee morale. We value Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Support, and Flexibility.

What does the position entail? 

• In conjunction with the supervising Occupational Therapist, develop and implement a treatment plan based on evaluation/observation, input from the parent(s)/guardian(s), and multidisciplinary team (MDT) decisions.
• Provide treatment for children assigned to you by the department supervisor.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and exercises to enhance the child’s strength, coordination,      mobility, and cognitive function.
• Contact families and construct/maintain client schedules, per the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Prepare for scheduled therapy sessions and provide direct treatment and parent/guardian coaching. 
• Assist in the re-evaluation of children assigned to you using the most appropriate test available.
• Participate in the MDT meetings and IFSP meetings. 
• Present information on a level that is easily comprehended and meaningful to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Carry through with “team decision” when interacting with the child/family. 
• Continue to obtain the knowledge required to remain current in the position by attending continuing education courses and workshops offered. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, using the EHR system      (AdvancedMD,) including scheduling, family information, medical history, evaluation documentation, ongoing assessments, chart notes, treatment plans, goals and objectives, and transition reports in each child’s file at CDC in conjunction with the Family Resource Coordinators (FRCs) and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attends and participates in all safety, job-specific required training, and informational meetings. 
• Ensure that all therapy practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Maintain licensure in good standing at all times. Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy by attending workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
• Other related duties as assigned.