Developmental Therapist (DT)

Benchmark Human Services•Norwalk, CT

7h•$48,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is hiring a Developmental Therapist for its Early Intervention Services. The role supports babies and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays in building physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and communication skills. Services cover Easton, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Willton, Connecticut. The Developmental Therapist conducts evaluations and assessments, participates in developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), monitors outcomes as part of a team, and provides early-intervention support to families. The position uses evidence-based practices, the Natural Learning Environment Practices, coaching, and teaching in natural environments. The therapist also completes Birth to Three Service Coordinator Modules and functions as a Service Coordinator.

Requirements

Meet Connecticut Birth to Three education and licensure requirements.
Master’s degree.
A teaching license with a Department of Education certificate endorsement 112, 113, 065, 165, 265, 057, 059, or 055, or state-certified DSP status through the B23 system.
One year of experience working with children in early intervention.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to collaborate respectfully with others.
Knowledge of Connecticut’s Birth to Three early-intervention program and best practices for early-intervention service delivery.
Commitment to Natural Learning Environment Practices.
Ability to adapt to different learning styles to meet each child’s needs and individualized treatment plan.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.
Participate with professional supervision, if needed.

Responsibilities

Comply with Federal and State regulations, including Connecticut Birth to Three Program Regulations.
Administer evaluations and assessments.
Build rapport with children, families, and team members to promote a healthy learning environment.
Develop a joint plan with each family and recommend strategies using evidence-based practices and Natural Learning Environment Practices.
Implement IFSPs for enrolled families and recommend service frequency based on the child’s developmental status and the family’s priorities and concerns.
Provide families with information, skills, and support to enhance their child’s development.
Use the coaching model and natural-environment teaching.
Participate in Birth to Three-sponsored trainings, meetings, and learning opportunities as appropriate.
Complete Birth to Three Service Coordinator Modules and function as the Service Coordinator.
Follow standards that ensure the health and safety of staff and the people served.
Monitor outcomes as a member of the team and provide early-intervention supports to families.