Early Intervention Specialist- Charleston

About Play • Charleston, SC

6d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Intervention Specialist to provide family-centered support to families with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities. The role serves Goose Creek, Summerville, and Moncks Corner in South Carolina. Applicants must reside in South Carolina, specifically in the listed counties or surrounding areas.

The specialist provides family training in the child’s home, daycare, or another natural environment; offers families education and support related to child development, parenting, and family functioning; develops and implements strategies to promote child development; and monitors the progress of the child and family. The position is full-time, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is part of the role.

The position offers a base salary of $40,000 per year, plus mileage reimbursement of $0.45 per mile, capped at $565 per month. The posting states that compensation including mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780 annually.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina, in the counties listed or surrounding areas.
• At least one year of documented experience working with children from birth to six years old, reflected on the resume, when holding a qualifying related-field bachelor’s degree.
• 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 valid driver’s license is required.
• A reliable car is required.
• Applicants must answer all application questions and complete assessments for further consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior early interventionist, teaching, or early child development experience is preferred.
• A recent or upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and willingness to receive on-the-job training may be considered.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% is preferred.

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 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) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off, including generous time-off benefits after the probationary period; sick leave hours are available immediately after hire
• Vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.45 per mile, up to a $565 monthly cap

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time