Overview Our team is growing! Pediatric Early Intervention & Developmental Services is searching for two early interventionists to join our dynamic team: 1 dedicated service coordinator and 1 dedicated family trainer. Candidates
MUST HAVE
1) an acceptable Bachelors Degree (or higher), 2) their own reliable transportation , and 3) at least one year experience working with infants and toddlers ages 0-3 or toddlers ages 3-5 with disabilities. The ideal candidate should be comfortable conducting home visits and should be trustworthy, reliable, professional, dedicated, and compassionate. Work hours are flexible, and we offer flexible time off after a 90 day probationary period. Depending on education and experience, the salary range for this position is $40K-$50K per year. Mileage is reimbursed at $.67/mile, we offer a health care stipend (in lieu of company paid health insurance), and there is also a monthly cell phone allowance.
PLEASE READ THIS POST IN ITS ENTIRETY. CANDIDATES SHOULD MEET BOTH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Service Coordinators :
assess the development of, write service plans for, and monitor the delivery of services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 6) who exhibit developmental delays or are at risk for intellectual, communication, social/emotional, adaptive, or gross/fine motor delays. Service coordinators collaborate with other specialists such as speech, occupational, and physical therapists to create comprehensive, developmentally appropriate service/treatment plans to support best outcomes for the children on their caseload. Depending on the
Position, Early Interventionist Duties Include:
- Conduct family and child assessments to develop outcomes (goals) and plan for services that guide, inform, and aid in each child's development
- Develop and implement individualized plans (IFSPs & ISPs for infants and toddlers requiring support
- Collaborate with other providers and specialists (e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists, etc) to develop strategies and interventions that support each child's development
- Make referrals for identified needs (e.g. speech, PT or OT evaluations) as agreed by family members and caregivers
- Provide individualized support for families and children in the child's natural environment (e.g. home, daycare, library, etc)
- Monitor progress and adjust/modify interventions, strategies and services as necessary to ensure desired outcomes.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and strategies to aid with support at home.
- Document progress through written reports and assessments to track development over time. Skills
- Superior understanding of early childhood development
- Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities (and those at risk of disabilities), demonstrating patience and empathy
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, families, other providers and colleagues
- Ability to effectively engage children and families and hold their interest
- Strong writing skills for documentation of progress and intervention strategies
- Ability to create a supportive, developmentally appropriate environment that is conducive to supporting child development Education & Experience A Bachelors degree in a social science field or early childhood development/education and 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers ages 0-3 or ages 3-5 with disabilities OR A Bachelors degree in any area and 3 years experience with infants and toddlers or children ages 0-5 with disabilities.
To learn more, visit www.earlyintervention.us
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in North Charleston, SC 29418