Early Intervention Specialist

About Play is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Early Intervention Specialist to join our team in South Carolina.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, child development, and family training.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family and Consumer Science, or any related field.
• 1 year of documented experience working with children birth to six years old.
• Prior early interventionist experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 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.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday (8:30 - 5 PM).

Experience

• 1 year (preferred) - prior early interventionist, teaching, and early child development experience preferred or recent and upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

License/Certification

• Driver's License (required) and reliable car.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (preferred).

Willingness to Travel

• 50-75% (preferred).

Salary

A base salary of $40,000 a year and 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.

Location

Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.

COVID-19 Considerations

COVID-19 Vaccine is preferred.