Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

SMALL WONDERS-BIG IDEAS FAMILY CENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers as an Independent Contractor. You can set your own schedule, choose geographic areas, and build a caseload with agency support.

Responsibilities include delivering play-based EI services in natural environments, coaching families, and collaborating with the EI team while maintaining credentials and completing documentation in a timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another related field.
• Current Illinois Early Intervention credential/eligibility as required.
• Ability to provide services within the child's natural environment.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or children with developmental delays preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers.
• Reliable transportation for community-based services.
• Ability to maintain required professional credentials and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate, play-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers.
• Support children's developmental, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and functional skills within the provider's scope and authorization.
• Incorporate therapy and developmental strategies into everyday routines and activities.
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to help families promote developmental progress between visits.
• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child's Early Intervention team.
• Provide services in the child's natural environment.
• Follow the child's IFSP and authorized services.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Communicate professionally with families and the Early Intervention team.
• Follow Illinois Early Intervention requirements and Provider Connections guidelines.
• Maintain required credentials, training, and professional qualifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois EI credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement


• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center is growing!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout Illinois as Independent Contractors.

Why Join Small Wonders Big Ideas?

We believe therapists do their best work when they have flexibility, independence, and the support they need.

With Small Wonders Big Ideas, you can:

• Set your own schedule and availability


• Choose the geographic areas where you want to work


• Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle


• Receive referrals from our agency


• Work independently without unnecessary micromanagement


• Provide meaningful, family-centered care


• Receive administrative and agency support


• Grow your caseload at your own pace

What You’ll Do

As an Early Intervention Developmental Therapist, you will:

• Provide developmentally appropriate, play-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers


• Support children's developmental, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and functional skills within the provider's scope and authorization


• Incorporate therapy and developmental strategies into everyday routines and activities


• Provide caregiver coaching and support to help families promote developmental progress between visits


• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child's Early Intervention team


• Provide services in the child's natural environment


• Follow the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and authorized services


• Complete required service documentation accurately and within required timeframes


• Communicate professionally with families and the Early Intervention team


• Follow Illinois Early Intervention requirements and Provider Connections guidelines


• Maintain required credentials, training, and professional qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another field approved for the Illinois Early Intervention Developmental Therapist credential


• Current Illinois Early Intervention credential/eligibility as required


• Ability to provide services within the child's natural environment


• Experience working with infants, toddlers, young children, or children with developmental delays preferred


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers


• Reliable transportation for community-based services


• Ability to maintain required professional credentials and insurance

Compensation

Starting rate: $38 per completed 60-minute session

About Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center

At Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center, our mission is to provide high-quality, play-based therapeutic services that support young children in reaching their full developmental potential.

We believe meaningful progress is best achieved in a child's natural environment through collaboration with families and caregivers.