Independent Contractor: EI Developmental Therapist

SMALL WONDERS-BIG IDEAS FAMILY CENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers as an Independent Contractor. You can set your own schedule, choose geographic areas, and build a caseload with agency support.

Responsibilities include delivering play-based EI services in natural environments, coaching families, and collaborating with the EI team while maintaining credentials and completing documentation in a timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another related field.
• Current Illinois Early Intervention credential/eligibility as required.
• Ability to provide services within the child's natural environment.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or children with developmental delays preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers.
• Reliable transportation for community-based services.
• Ability to maintain required professional credentials and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate, play-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers.
• Support children's developmental, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and functional skills within the provider's scope and authorization.
• Incorporate therapy and developmental strategies into everyday routines and activities.
• Provide caregiver coaching and support to help families promote developmental progress between visits.
• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child's Early Intervention team.
• Provide services in the child's natural environment.
• Follow the child's IFSP and authorized services.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Communicate professionally with families and the Early Intervention team.
• Follow Illinois Early Intervention requirements and Provider Connections guidelines.
• Maintain required credentials, training, and professional qualifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois EI credential

Job description

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers as an Independent Contractor. You can set your own schedule, choose geographic areas, and build a caseload with agency support.

Responsibilities include delivering play-based EI services in natural environments, coaching families, and collaborating with the EI team while maintaining credentials and completing documentation in a timely