Early Intervention Specialist- Mount Pleasant/Johns Island/James Island

About Play • Mount Pleasant, SC

2d • $40,000 - $40,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Play is seeking an Early Interventionist to serve families with infants and toddlers (birth to six years) who have developmental delays or disabilities. The role involves providing family-centered services, including family training, education, and support in areas of child development, parenting, and family functioning. The specialist will develop and implement strategies to promote child development and monitor progress. This is a full-time position based in Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, and James Island, South Carolina, requiring the candidate to reside in South Carolina.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or any related field, plus 1 year of documented experience working with children birth to six years old.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in ANY field and 5 years of documented experience with infants and toddlers OR children age birth to 5 years with disabilities.
• Driver's License
• Reliable Car

Nice To Haves

• Prior early interventionist experience.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Prior early child development experience.
• Recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for 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.
• Perform Family Training with the caregiver and child in their home, daycare or natural environment setting.
• Provide training, education, and support to families in the areas of child development, parenting, and family functioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the development of the child.
• Monitor the progress of the child and family.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Generous time off benefits, upon completion of Probationary period
• Sick leave hours available immediately after hire
• Vision insurance
• Travel mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile up to a $565 reimbursable monthly cap.

What This Job Offers

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