HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2007 Edition

Early Intervention

The employers below have expressed interest in receiving resumes from Lesley University students and alumni as prospective job candidates. Read the "Examples of Positions" section to determine whether the employer has positions in which you are interested. To apply to any employer, send a cover letter and resume to the contact person listed in the entry. There is additional information on the web sites of most of the employers (click on the employer's name) or in the Human Service Organizations file cabinet located in the CRC Library.

Au Co Vietnamese-American Preschool
42 Charles Street Suite B
Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone: 617-474-1179
Fax: 617-822-3718
Email: iraida@vietaid.org
Contact person: Ms. Iraida Pagan, Human Resources Director
Contact by: email
Organization description: A preschool serving Vietnamese-American children of diverse backgrounds: African-American, Cape Verdean, Hatian, and children in the Dorchester community.
Examples of positions: Lead Teachers (B.S., certification in ECE and DEEC)

Bay Cove Early Intervention Program
105 Victory Road
Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone: 617-371-3010
Fax: 617-371-3044
Email: cchang@baycove.org
Contact person: Ms. Candace Chang, Director
Contact by: mail, fax, web site (apply online), phone
Organization description: Serves approximately 400 children under three years of age in the Dorchester/South Boston community who have either a known disabling physical or mental condition, or who are at risk of developmental delays due to biological or environmental factors.  The services provided are determined by the needs of each particular child and family, but may include the following: multidisciplinary developmental assessments, in-home developmental play stimulation, toddler developmental play groups, parent education and support groups, individual or family therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and service coordination/advocacy.
Examples of positions: Counselors (M.A.); Early Intervention Specialists (B.S./M.Ed. in ECE or Early Intervention)

Cape Cod Child Development Program
83 Pearl Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Phone: 800-974-8860 extension 226
Fax: 508-790-4298
Email: dstewart@cccdp.org
Contact person: Ms. Debby Stewart, Human Resources Assistant
Contact by: mail, email, phone
Organization description: A non-profit human services agency with multiple locations including services such as Head Start, child care, early intervention, and family support/parent support.
Examples of positions: Assistant Teachers; Early Intervention Specialists; Lead Teachers

Children's Community Early Intervention Program
75 Bickford Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: 617-971-2480
Fax: 617-971-2490
Email: melanie.griffin@childrens.harvard.edu
Contact person: Ms. Melanie Griffin, Director
Contact by: mail, email, fax, phone
Organization description: Provides early intervention services to families with children from birth to 3 years old who are at risk for or have developmental delays.  The families live in all neighborhoods of Boston.
Examples of positions: Early Intervention Specialists (B.S./M.Ed./M.A. in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Counseling Psychology or Expressive Therapies)

Community Healthlink Lipton Early Intervention
100 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: 978-446-8340
Fax: 978-840-9389
Email: ledwards@communityhealthlink.org
Contact person: Ms. Linda Edwards, Director
Contact by: mail, email, fax, web site (apply online), phone
Organization description: Developmental and educational services for children birth to three years old who have delays in their development or who are at risk for delays.  Services include home visits, community child groups, parent groups and assessment.
Examples of positions: Clinicians (M.A.); Early Childhood Educators (B.S./M.Ed. in ECE)

Harbor Area Early Childhood Services
530 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
Phone: 617-569-6560
Fax: 617-569-1856
Email: rcracknell@northsuffolk.org
Contact person: Ms. Rachael Cracknell, Director
Contact by: mail, email, fax
Organization description: Part of the community mental health agency North Suffolk Mental Health, offers full range of Early Intervention home and center-based services provided to birth to three year old children and their families with developmental disabilities and identified family stressors.  Work as part of committed multi-disciplinary team with over 30 years of community collaborations with culturally diverse populations.
Examples of positions: Clinicians (M.A.); Teachers (B.S./M.Ed. in SPED)

Minute Man ARC Early Intervention Program
1269 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 978- 287-7800
Fax: 978-287-7801
Email: achatfield@minutemanarc.org
Contact person: Mr. Alex Chatfield, Program Director
Contact by: mail, email, phone
Organization description: A community-based, family centered, integrated, developmental service available for children birth to three years old.  Provided to eligible children by certified programs.  Specialized services are available for children with PDD/Autism and hearing loss.
Examples of positions: Teachers (B.S in ECE or SPED)

South Bay Early Intervention Program
37 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: 508-559-0473 extension 109
Fax: 508-427-5361
Email: lnugentjobs@southbaymentalhealth.com
Contact person: Ms. Lisa Nugent, Coordinator of Program Development
Contact by: mail, email, fax, phone
Organization description: Operates early intervention programs in Brockton, Fall River, and Lowell. Provides services for children birth to three years old and their families focusing on optimizing cognitive, motor, language, adaptive, and mental health development. Conducts assessments, provide direct services, and work with our trans-disciplinary teams to provide treatment through our family-based services.  Families head the team and plan/drive the services.  Fully integrated community groups such as developmental toddler groups, parent/child support group, and parent/infant educational groups offered.
Examples of positions: Child and Family Therapists; Clinical Supervisiors (M.A.); Teachers (B.S./M.Ed. in ECE)

Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention
10 J. Gill Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 781-932-2888
Fax: 781-932-9809
Email: mvei@thomchild.org
Contact person: Ms. Anne Marsh, Program Director
Contact by: mail, email, fax, web site (apply online), phone
Organization description: Part of a state-wide agency that serves communities in Arlington, Burlington, Lexington, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn. Community-based services to children and families where the child has a developmental delay or is at risk for delay.  Services are provided for children aged birth to three years and their families. Interdisciplinary team approach services include individual and group sessions.
Examples of positions: Clinicians (M.A.); Developmental Specialists (B.S./M.Ed. in ECE)