Travel-Ready Early Intervention Specialist (SC)

aboutplay; Columbia (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 is seeking an Early Interventionist to serve in Columbia, Lexington, Newberry, Kershaw, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. The role focuses on delivering family-centered early intervention services to children from birth to six years with delays or disabilities.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with on-the-job training offered. The position requires residence in SC and a willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 working with children birth to six years old.
• Or Bachelor’s Degree in any field and 5 years of documented experience with infants and toddlers or children birth to 5 years with disabilities.
• Must reside in South Carolina counties listed and be willing to travel 50-75%.

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 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.

Skills

Family-centered care

Time management

Communication with families

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field

Job description

About Play is seeking an Early Interventionist to serve in Columbia, Lexington, Newberry, Kershaw, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. The role focuses on delivering family-centered early intervention services to children from birth to six years with delays or disabilities.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with on-the-job training offered. The position requires residence in SC and a willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.