Early Interventionist Specialist-Richland/Elgin

About Play • Elgin, SC

46d • Hybrid

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. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, motivated, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others. This role involves providing family-centered services in the child's natural environment, offering training and support to families, and implementing strategies to promote child development. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and documented experience working with young children, or a Bachelor's Degree in any field with extensive experience with children aged birth to five with disabilities. The role is based in South Carolina, and candidates must reside in the specified counties.

Requirements

• Must reside in South Carolina for consideration.
• 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 required.
• Must be able to include all relevant work experience on resume, specifically highlighting and listing experience working with children in the 0-6 age range.

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) preferred.
• 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
• 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