Early Intervention Specialist-Beaufort

About Play • Beaufort, SC

1d • $40,000 - $40,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Play is seeking passionate, fun, creative, and committed Early Interventionists to serve families and children ages birth to six years who have developmental delays or disabilities in Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper counties in South Carolina. The ideal candidates will be energetic, creative, motivated, and passion-driven professionals with excellent time management and organizational skills. This role involves providing family-centered early intervention services, including family training, education, and support in areas of child development, parenting, and family functioning. The specialist will develop and implement strategies to promote child development and monitor progress. This is a full-time position with a base salary of $40,000 annually, plus travel mileage reimbursement.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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