Early Intervention Specialist- Beaufort
About The Position
About Play is hiring an Early Interventionist to support families and children from birth to age six with developmental delays or disabilities in Beaufort, Bluffton, Port Royal, and Okatie, South Carolina. Applicants must reside in South Carolina and in the listed counties or surrounding areas. The role provides family-centered early intervention and family training in children’s homes, daycare settings, or other natural environments. It also involves educating and supporting families in child development, parenting, and family functioning, developing strategies to promote child development, and monitoring the progress of the child and family. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It requires travel of 50–75% and a driver’s license and reliable car. The base salary is $40,000 per year, with mileage reimbursement of $0.45 per mile up to a monthly cap of $565; the posting states that total annual compensation with mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780. Applicants must complete all application questions and assessments for further consideration.
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 specified degree pathway.
- One qualifying pathway is 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 working with children from birth to age six.
- Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field and 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 complete all application questions and assessments for further consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Prior early interventionist experience.
- Teaching or early childhood development experience.
- Recent or upcoming college graduate with a related degree and willingness to receive on-the-job training.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child).
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) 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 and sick leave hours available immediately after hire
- Vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.45 per mile, up to a $565 monthly cap
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Job Type
Full-time
