Developmental Therapist

Sevita; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Mentor South Bay, part of Sevita, is seeking a Developmental Therapist to deliver in-home early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or autism spectrum disorders in Connecticut. You will plan, assess, and adapt activities to support language, cognitive, motor, sensory, self-help and social-emotional development while coaching families.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, documentation of progress, and meeting timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Special Education as required.
• Experience with children under 5 preferred.
• Valid CT teaching certificate or eligibility for endorsement in CT is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly in-home early educational services for infants/toddlers with disabilities.
• Administer and document program assessments to meet timelines.
• Design and adapt activities for language, cognitive, motor, sensory, self-help and social-emotional development.
• Model positive adult-child interactions and provide coaching to parents.
• Monitor and share child progress with family and team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood or Special Education

Job description

Mentor South Bay provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Developmental Therapist

Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop.

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
• Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or Special Education
• Must possess a valid initial, provisional or professional teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) in endorsements #112, #113, #065, #165, #265, #055, #059, #057.
• Must have experience with children under 5.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law