Early Intervention Specialist

Epworth; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

403(b) match

Paid time off

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Epworth Children's Home in South Carolina seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to support families of children birth to five with developmental delays. You will conduct home visits, provide Family Training and Special Instruction, and coordinate services with Babynet, SC DDSN, and Medicaid.

This full-time role covers Richland and Lexington counties, requiring collaboration with professionals, strong report writing, and a heart for faith-based care.

Qualifications

• Must live in Richland County.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related fields such as Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or Child Development.
• One year experience working with birth to three years of age and/or children with developmental delays, diagnosis, or disabilities.
• Working knowledge of infant and child development.
• Ability to work in collaboration with other professionals and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability/experience in writing professional reports and correspondence.
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license and use of personal vehicle.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church
• Must be able to pass standard background checks, including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry

Responsibilities

• Provide Family Training/Special Instruction and Service Coordination for children birth to five with developmental delays/disabilities.
• Work with parents/caregivers through home visits and contacts.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to coordinate services.
• Adhere to policies set forth by Babynet, SC DDSN, and Medicaid.

Skills

Infant & child development

Report writing

Collaboration with professionals

Valid SC driver’s license

Faith alignment with United Methodist

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education / Special Education or related field

Job description

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.

Position Summary

Through frequent home visits and contacts, the Early Intervention Specialist works with parents/other caregivers to provide quality Family Training/Special Instruction and Service Coordination services for children ages birth to five years who have developmental delays/disabilities in accordance with policies set forth by Babynet, SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs and Medicaid. The Early Intervention Specialist will work in Richland and Lexington County areas Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must live in Richland County
• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related fields such as Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or Child Development.
• One year experience working with children birth to three years of age and/or children with developmental delays, diagnosis, or disabilities.
• Working knowledge of infant and child development.
• Ability to work in collaboration with other professionals and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability/experience in writing professional reports and correspondence.
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license and use of personal vehicle.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church
• Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry

What Epworth Children's Home Offers Full Time Employees

• Rewarding Client Focused work environment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life
• 403(b) with company match
• Ample vacation and sick leave
• Mission/Volunteer leave
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!

Epworth's mission is to serve children, youth, and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.