Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

HDE Services LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Weekly pay

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Hde-Services-LL is seeking Developmental Therapists in Shelby, North Carolina for its early intervention program. Ideal candidates should have a B.A in Early Childhood or a related field and possess strong communication and organization skills. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based support to families with children working on developmental goals. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and potential for growth from part-time to full caseloads.

Qualifications

• Must pass Federal and State Background Checks.
• Driver's License with valid insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willing to start Part-Time with potential to grow caseload.

Responsibilities

• Serve families with children ages birth-3 working on developmental goals.
• Provide family-centered support utilizing a coaching model.
• Conduct therapy sessions in natural learning environments.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Attend IFSP and provider meetings as needed.

Skills

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Organization skills

Reliability and responsiveness

Education

B.A in Early Childhood or Special Education, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Weekly pay
• Professional development assistance

Teachers and former teachers take your career to the next level by sharing your child development experience and expertise in North Carolina's early intervention program. Come and make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families today! We are a rapidly growing Developmental Therapy agency serving multiple areas within North Carolina. We are seeking new and experienced Developmental Therapists to join our team.

Common backgrounds

• Teachers
• Former teachers
• Former homeschool educators
• Former childcare providers
• Speech, OT, and PT students or graduates who already possess an applicable bachelor's degree and some early childhood experience

Responsibilities

• Serve families with children ages birth-3 who are working on IFSP goals related to developmental delays and/or other special needs
• Provide family-centered support utilizing a coaching model to increase parental confidence and competence in navigating early childhood with developmental delays/special needs
• Provide evidence-based developmental therapy support and interventions to assist families in meeting IFSP goals, which often includes supporting children with language development, behavior management, SEL, and functional/daily skills
• Conduct therapy sessions in natural learning environments with the most common environments to include: family homes, school/early childhood care centers, playgrounds, clinics, and hospitals
• Travel throughout the areas you serve for family sessions ranging between 45-60 minutes once or twice a week as determined by the IFSP
• Communicate effectively and reliably with clients, families, and other team members
• Exhibit stellar organization as you schedule and consistently meet with families on your caseload
• Collect data and relevant notes to be submitted according to established deadlines
• Attend IFSP and provider meetings as needed
• Complete required early intervention-related trainings and professional development annually to maintain compliance and expand your skill set even further as you serve families with up-to-date, best practices

Join our team and have a flexible schedule and autonomy over the size of your caseload. Caseloads begin at part-time with potential for growth, if you desire and serve well as a reliable provider.

Requirements (non-negotiable)

• B.A in Early Childhood or Special Education, BA in Psychology, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Counseling, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or another human services field
• Ability to pass Federal and State Background Checks
• Driver's License with valid insurance and reliable transportation
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Organization skills
• Reliability and responsiveness
• Willing to start Part-Time with room to grow your caseload to the desired size

Experience

• Required: At least 1 year of child development or early childhood related experience
• Preferred: 3+ years of child development or early childhood related experience
• Preferred: Early intervention experience
• Preferred: Experience serving on an interdisciplinary team
• Preferred: Some knowledge of various pediatric therapy disciplines and case management