Early Interventionist - Physical Therapist

HIT Inc; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HIT Inc. seeks an Early Interventionist to support infants and toddlers eligible for K.I.D.S. services.

You will work directly with families in their homes and guide care plans that promote child development within daily routines. This home-based role requires travel across eight counties, ND licensure in your professional field, and a strong commitment to family-centered practice and ND standards. The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, special education, or related field.
• Valid licensure by the State of North Dakota or ND licensure/certification per standards.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ND license within 60 days if licensed elsewhere.
• Competent in general development of children birth to 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Travel to the child’s home in an eight-county area to provide services.
• Work directly with families to train them in priorities, outcomes, and age-appropriate activities.
• Deliver home-based, family-focused intervention aligned with the child’s IFSP.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

The Early Interventionist works with children birth to 36 months of age who have been found eligible to receive services through the Key Infant Development Services (K.I.D.S.) Program. Each early interventionist is assigned families eligible for infant development. Infant Development is a home-based, family-focused service that provides information, support, and training for families to assist them in meeting their child’s needs. The primary early intervention provider works directly with the parents to train them in carrying out priorities/outcomes, criteria, and age-appropriate activities within a child’s natural environment and daily routines as indicated by the child’s I.F.S.P. Travel in an eight-county area to the child’s home is required as services are completed at the child’s residence. This position supports the mission and organizational goals of HIT.Graduate with at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in education, special education, early childhood special education, social work, or health care related field (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, or Nursing). Refer to North Dakota Early Intervention Birth to Three System Personnel Standards for additional personnel categories and EI roles approved.Valid Licensure by the State of North Dakota in professional area of expertise or certification as referenced per licensure/certification column of North Dakota Early Intervention Birth to Three System Personnel Standards.Valid drivers license and auto insurance. If license is from another state, obtain ND license within 60 days of hire.Competent in general development of children birth to 3 years of age.