Early Intervention Specialist-Charleston

About Play • Mount Pleasant, SC

2d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Intervention Specialist to serve families and children from birth to age six who have developmental delays or disabilities in Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, James Island, and surrounding areas of South Carolina. Applicants must reside in South Carolina, specifically in the listed counties or surrounding areas. The role provides family-centered early intervention services in children’s homes, daycares, or other natural environments. About Play describes its team as passionate, creative, and committed to supporting children and families.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The base salary is $40,000 per year, with travel mileage reimbursed at $0.45 per mile up to a monthly cap of $565. The posting states that compensation including mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780 annually. The role requires a driver’s license and reliable car, and preferred travel willingness is 50–75%.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina; the posting specifies the listed counties and surrounding areas.
• At least one year of documented experience working with children from birth to age six, reflected on the resume, with the specified related-field degree pathway.
• Either a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in any field and five years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or children from birth to age five with disabilities.
• Driver’s license and reliable car.
• Great time-management and organizational skills; energetic, creative, motivated, and passionate approach.

Nice To Haves

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

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 related to 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, including generous time-off benefits after completion of the probationary period and sick leave hours available immediately after hire.
• Vision insurance
• Travel mileage reimbursement at $0.45 per mile, up to a $565 monthly cap.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level