Developmental Therapist Associate

Sevita • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Developmental Therapist Associate is part of a team providing in-home early intervention specialized services to infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities, including developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders. The role plans, schedules, and provides weekly early educational services for an assigned caseload. The therapist administers and documents assessments and updates, designs and adapts individualized developmental activities, models effective adult-child interactions, and supports parents through written information, weekly activities, and coaching. The role also monitors and documents each child’s progress and shares it with the family and team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Intervention, Early Childhood, Special Education, Child Development, Child Studies, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Experience with children under age 5.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Access to a registered vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• Compassionate approach and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infants and toddlers with disabilities, including developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer and accurately document program assessments and updates within required timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt individualized activities addressing language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, using best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions.
• Provide written information about parenting and child development, along with weekly activities and effective coaching for parents.
• Monitor and document each child’s progress and share it with the family and team.

Benefits

• Full compensation and benefits package for employees working 32 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time