Early Intervention Specialist-Sumter

About Play • Sumter, SC

2d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Intervention Specialist to serve families and children in South Carolina, including Sumter, Kershaw, Lee, and Clarendon counties and surrounding areas. The organization supports children from birth to six years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. Candidates must reside in South Carolina and have at least one year of experience working with children ages birth to six.

The role provides family-centered early intervention services in the home, daycare, or another natural environment. Specialists work with caregivers and children, offer training and support in child development, parenting, and family functioning, develop strategies to promote child development, and monitor progress.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 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; travel of 50–75% is preferred.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina.
• At least one year of documented experience working with children from birth to six years old, reflected on the resume.
• One qualifying education and experience path: a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or a related field, plus one year of documented experience with children birth to six; or a bachelor's degree in any field plus five years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or children from birth to age five with disabilities.
• Driver's license and reliable car.
• Must respond to and answer 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 who have developmental delays or disabilities.
• Perform family training with caregivers and children in their home, daycare, or another natural environment setting.
• Provide training, education, and support to families 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, with generous time-off benefits after completion of the probationary period and sick leave hours available immediately after hire
• Vision insurance
• Travel mileage reimbursement of $0.45 per mile, up to a $565 monthly cap

What This Job Offers

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