Developmental Therapist

CCAR•Charleston, IL

36d•$49,000

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career that changes children’s lives outside of the classroom? Developmental Therapists work with children from birth through the age of three and their families to meet developmental goals. Services are provided in the families’ homes in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Edgar, and Clark Counties. Agency-owned vehicles are provided for work-related travel in addition to a laptop and cell phone for work-related uses. This is a full-time, permanent position. AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY We empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The employee will: Treat everyone with dignity and respect Honor and support rights and confidentiality Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at night
Provide proof of the required degree via transcripts from an accredited school
Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development/Family Studies, Early Intervention, Developmental Psychology, or Social Work
240 hours of direct service to children from birth to three years old under the supervision of an Illinois credentialed Developmental Therapist (the agency will work with the right applicant to obtain this)
Completion of the Illinois Early Intervention Systems Training
Two semester hours or 30 clock hours/CEU credit hours in each of the five core areas: Typical Development of Young Children Atypical Development of Young Children Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities Assessment of Children with Special Needs Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs
Training on the use of a global evaluation/assessment tool used with children under the age of three