Early Intervention Specialist

Epworth Children's Home, Inc.; Forest Acres (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

403(b) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Volunteer/flex leave

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligible

Career opportunities across SC

Job summary

Epworth Children's Home in South Carolina is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to work with families of children from birth to five years who have developmental delays or disabilities. The role involves frequent home visits and direct collaboration with caregivers to provide quality Family Training/Special Instruction and comprehensive Service Coordination.

Position serves Richland and Lexington County areas, Monday through Friday, aligning with Babynet, the SC Department of Disabilities

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 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

Responsibilities

• Provide Family Training and Special Instruction to parents/caregivers.
• Coordinate services for children birth to five with delays or disabilities.
• Conduct frequent home visits and contacts.
• Work in Richland and Lexington County areas Monday to Friday.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies as needed.

Skills

Report writing

Collaboration

Infant/child development knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields (Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Child Development)

Job description

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.