Early Intervention Specialist-Greenville

About Play • Greenville, SC

2d • $40,000 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Play is hiring an Early Interventionist to provide services to families with infants and toddlers, from birth to age six, who have developmental delays or disabilities. The position serves the Upstate area of South Carolina, including Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Mauldin, Travelers Rest, Taylor, Simpsonville, Tigerville, and Easley. Applicants must reside in South Carolina, in the listed counties or surrounding areas.

The role provides family-centered early intervention and family training in homes, daycares, or other natural environments. It also includes educating and supporting families, developing strategies to promote children’s development, and monitoring the progress of children and families. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with required travel of 50–75%. Compensation is 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 total compensation with mileage reimbursement could reach $46,780 annually.

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, unless qualifying through the alternate degree-and-experience pathway.
• Either 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 from birth to age six; or 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.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car.
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.
• Complete all application questions and 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Conduct family training with caregivers and children in their homes, daycares, or other natural environments.
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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