Early Intervention Specialist/Richland-Elgin
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 in the Midlands/Columbia/Elgin areas of South Carolina, including Columbia, NE Columbia, Lexington, Kershaw, Elgin, Blythewood, and Fairfield counties. The team is passionate, fun, creative, and committed to supporting these families. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated, and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills. The role involves providing family-centered early intervention services, performing family training with caregivers and children in their natural environment, offering education and support in child development and parenting, developing strategies to promote child development, and monitoring progress. This is a full-time position.
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 and Reliable Car.
Nice To Haves
- Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred.
- 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
- Paid time off (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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
