Early Intervention Specialist-Richland/Elgin
About the role
About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionist for the following areas & counties:
- Columbia NE Columbia
- Lexington
- Kershaw
- Elgin
- Blythewood
- Fairfield
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.
Requirements
Minimum requirements are a 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. Prior early interventionist experience preferred.
Qualifications
Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.
Skills
Energetic, creative, motivated and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills.
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
Pay
A base salary of $40,000 a year & travel mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile up to a $565 reimbursable monthly cap. With mileage reimbursement there could be a compensation earnings of up to $46,780 annually.
Schedule
Monday to Friday (8:30 -5PM)
Experience
1 year (Preferred) - Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Required) & Reliable Car
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (Preferred)
Willingness to travel
50-75% (Preferred)