Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

On-site center-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to support infants and toddlers (0-3 years) and their families. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized intervention plans, and work in a center-based setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, ongoing progress monitoring, and providing education to caregivers to promote development in natural environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in early intervention with infants/toddlers (0-3 years).
• Proven experience conducting developmental assessments and creating individualized intervention plans.
• Strong observation, communication, and counseling skills for engaging families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental screenings and comprehensive assessments for infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement individualized Early Intervention Plans (EIPs) with families and professionals.
• Provide direct intervention services in a center-based setting using play-based approaches.
• Educate and empower parents with strategies to support development in natural environments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatricians, therapists, and social workers.
• Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate confidential records and progress logs.
• Advocate for infants, toddlers and families within the community and service system.

Skills

Developmental assessments

Intervention planning

Family engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Licensure/Certification preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to support infants and toddlers (0-3 years) and their families. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized intervention plans, and work in a center-based setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, ongoing progress monitoring, and providing education to caregivers to promote development in natural environments.