Early Intervention Specialist-Chester/Lancaster
Are you seeking a career where your skills and passion for delivering quality care make a positive difference in the lives of others? About Play is looking for an Early Interventionist to serve in the following areas & counties: York, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Chester, Lancaster, Wylie, and Clover.
Our team is passionate, fun, creative, and committed to serving and supporting families & children ages birth to six years who have developmental delays or disabilities.
About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionist for multiple areas in South Carolina. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated, and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills.
Minimum requirements are 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 year of documented experience working with children birth to six years old. Prior early interventionist experience is preferred.
OR
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.
Responsibilities and Duties
* 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
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 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.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K (Retirement)
Location: Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.
Covid-19 considerations: **COVID-19 Vaccine is preferred**
* 401(k) & 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Short Term Disability
* Paid time off
* 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 & 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% (Required)
Equal Employment Opportunity
About Play is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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