Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

About the role

Champion Children’s Growth as a Developmental Therapist!

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services including developmental therapy, screening, special instruction, coordination, linkage, advocacy, and support to children who are developmentally delayed, at risk, or diagnosed with a developmental disability.
• Design learning activities and environments that promote cognitive, social, and motor development.
• Support families with tools and resources to continue learning at home.
• Facilitate referrals to additional services and community resources.
• Participate in community education and transition planning for families.
• Maintain professional documentation and uphold Early Intervention standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, or Certain Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Vision special education programs for DT-Hearing or DT-Vision credentials.
• Required coursework per DHS standards.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and social services.
• Previous experience with children who have special needs preferred.
• Pursue and maintain Developmental Therapy credential through Early Intervention System.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license & insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, or Certain Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Vision special education programs for DT-Hearing or DT-Vision credentials.
• Required coursework per DHS standards.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and social services.
• Previous experience with children who have special needs preferred.
• Pursue and maintain Developmental Therapy credential through Early Intervention System.

Skills

• Flexible scheduling with options for home-based or virtual sessions.
• Work–life balance in a family-friendly environment.
• Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & supervision hours.
• Paid for all hours worked, not just direct client time.
• Collaborative, localized management and a supportive team culture.
• Play-based therapy with toys, sensory equipment, and adaptive tools.
• Family support through a loaning library of resources and equipment.
• Generous PTO, including vacation time after 90 days.
• Paid holidays off.
• Competitive benefits & relocation assistance.
• Qualify for federal student loan forgiveness.

Benefits

• Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & supervision hours.
• Paid for all hours worked, not just direct client time.
• Generous PTO, including vacation time after 90 days.
• Paid holidays off.
• Competitive benefits & relocation assistance.
• Qualify for federal student loan forgiveness.

Schedule

• Flexible hours.
• Home-based & Virtual Options.

Pay

• $20-21.76/hour.