Early Intervention Specialist-Horry County

About Play • Georgetown, SC

8d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Intervention Specialist to serve families and children from birth to six years old with developmental delays or disabilities in South Carolina’s coastal/Low Country area, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, and Georgetown. Applicants must reside in South Carolina, in the listed counties or surrounding areas. The role provides family-centered services in homes, daycares, or other natural environments, with a focus on supporting children’s development and strengthening families. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The base salary is $40,000 per year, with mileage reimbursement of $0.45 per mile up to a monthly cap of $565; the posting states that compensation including mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780 annually.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina, in the listed counties or surrounding areas.
• One of the following education and experience combinations is required: a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or a related field, plus one year of documented experience working with children from birth to six years old; or a bachelor’s degree in any field plus five years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or children from birth to age five with disabilities.
• Must have a driver’s license and a reliable car.
• Applicants must respond to all application questions and complete assessments for further consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior early interventionist, teaching, or early child development experience.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child).
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.
• A recent or upcoming college graduate with a related degree and willingness to receive on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Conduct family training with the caregiver and child in the home, daycare, or another natural environment.
• Provide families with training, education, and support in child development, parenting, and family functioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the child’s development.
• Monitor the progress of the child and family.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off, with sick leave hours available immediately after hire and other generous time-off benefits after the probationary period
• Vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.45 per mile, up to a $565 monthly cap

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time