Early Intervention Specialist-Sumter

About Play; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

About Play, LLC is hiring an Early Interventionist to serve Sumter, Kershaw, Lee and Clarendon counties in South Carolina. The role focuses on delivering family-centered early intervention for children birth to six, including in-home coaching, training caregivers and supporting families.

Must reside in SC with travel up to 50–75%. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 1 year of experience, with on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• Must reside in South Carolina for consideration.
• 1 year of documented experience working with birth to six year olds.
• Willingness for on-the-job training.
• Prior early interventionist or teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Perform family training with the caregiver and child in home, daycare or natural environments.
• Provide training, education, and support to families in child development, parenting, and family functioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the child’s development.
• Monitor the progress of the child and family.

Skills

Family-centered services

Home visits

Caregiver training

Child development knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Consumer Science

Job description

Early Intervention Specialist

Must reside in South Carolina for consideration

Must have at least 1 year ofExperience w Children 0-6 Yr

Are you seeking a career where your skills and passion for delivering quality care makes a positive difference in the lives of others? About Play is looking for an Early Interventionist to serve in the following areas & counties:

[Midlands/Clarendon]

Sumter | Kershaw| Pinewood | Clarendon|

Our team is passionate, fun, creative and committed to serving and supporting families & children ages birth to six years who developmental delays or disabilities.

About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionistsfor Sumter, Kershaw, Lee and Clarendon counties in South Carolina. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills. Visit our website at www.aboutplaysc.com if you want to learn more on how we change lives!

Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or any related field, plus 1 year of documented experience reflected on your resume working with children birth to six years old. Prior early interventionist experience is preferred.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in ANY field and 5 years of documented experience with infants and toddlers OR children age birth to 5 years with disabilities. Please be sure to include all work experience on your resume.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Perform Family Training with the caregiver and child in their home, daycare or natural environment setting
• Provide training, education, and support to families in the areas of child development, parenting, and family functioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the development of the child.
• Monitor the progress of the child and family.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: A base salary of $40,000 a year & travel mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile up to a $565 reimbursable monthly cap. With mileage reimbursement there could be a compensation earnings of up to $46,780 annually.

Location: Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.

Benefits

• 401(k)&401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off(Generous time off benefits, upon completion of Probationary period, sick leave hours available immediately after hire)
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday (8:30 -5PM)

Experience

• 1 year (Preferred) - Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required) & Reliable Car
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 50-75% (Preferred)