Early Intervention Specialist-Richland

About Play • Columbia, SC

4d • $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 South Carolina’s Midlands area, including Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Lexington, Kershaw, Elgin, Blythewood, and Fairfield. Applicants must reside in South Carolina and in the listed counties or surrounding areas.

The role provides family-centered early intervention services and family training in children’s homes, daycare settings, or other natural environments. The specialist supports caregivers with child development, parenting, and family functioning; develops strategies to promote children’s development; and monitors progress. The organization describes its team as passionate, creative, and committed to supporting families.

The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Base salary is $40,000 per year, with mileage reimbursement at $0.45 per mile up to a monthly cap of $565. The posting states that total compensation including mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780 annually.

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 age six, with the stated alternative qualification of five years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or children from birth to age five with disabilities.
• 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 together with the alternative experience qualification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car.
• Must respond to all application questions and complete assessments for further consideration.

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 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 the probationary period and sick leave hours available immediately after hire
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time