Early Intervention Specialist-Sumter/Camden

About the role

About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionist to serve in Sumter, Kershaw, and Clarendon counties. Our team is passionate, fun, creative, and committed to serving and supporting families and children ages birth to six years who have developmental delays or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to children with developmental delays or disabilities
• Collaborate with families to develop and implement individualized plans
• Assess and monitor children's progress towards their goals
• Provide therapy sessions and activities tailored to each child's needs
• Document progress and communicate with other professionals involved in the child's care

Requirements

• Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina
• At least 1 year of experience working with children birth to six years old (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
• Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or any related field plus 1 years’ experience working with children birth to six years old
• Driver's License (Required) & Reliable Car
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (Preferred)
• Willingness to travel 75%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with children birth to six years old
• Prior early interventionist, teaching, and early child development experience preferred
• Willingness for on-the-job training

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of early childhood development and special education
• Time management and organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

$40,000.00 /year

Schedule

Monday to Friday (8:30 -5PM)