Early Intervention Specialist-Charleston

About Play • Summerville, SC

5d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Intervention Specialist to provide services to families and children from birth to six years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. The position serves the Charleston-area communities of Goose Creek, Summerville, and Moncks Corner, as well as surrounding areas in South Carolina. Applicants must reside in South Carolina and in the listed counties or surrounding areas.

The role provides family-centered early intervention services, including family training with caregivers and children in homes, daycares, or other natural environments. Specialists educate and support families on child development, parenting, and family functioning; develop strategies to promote children’s development; and monitor child and family progress. About Play describes its team as passionate, creative, and committed to supporting families and children.

This is a full-time position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The base salary is $40,000 per year, with travel 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. The role requires a driver’s license and reliable car, and travel of 50–75% is preferred.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina, in the listed counties or surrounding areas.
• At least one year of documented experience working with children from birth to six years old, reflected on the resume, for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field and five years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or with children from birth to age five who have disabilities.
• A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field with the specified five years of experience.
• Driver’s license and reliable car.
• Must respond to all application questions and complete assessments for further consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior early interventionist experience.
• Teaching or early child development experience.
• Recent or upcoming college graduates with a related degree 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 who have developmental delays or disabilities.
• Conduct family training with the caregiver and child in the home, daycare, or another natural environment setting.
• 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, including generous time-off benefits after completion of the probationary period; sick leave hours are 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