Early Intervention Specialist-Downtown Columbia

Early Intervention Specialist****

_Must reside in South Carolina for consideration_

_Must have at least 1 year of Experience w Children 0-6 Yr_

Are you seeking a career where your skills and passion for delivering quality care makes a positive difference in the lives of others? _About Play is looking for an Early Interventionist to serve in the following areas & counties:_

_[Midlands/Columbia/Elgin] _

_Columbia/ NE Columbia | Lexington| Kershaw| Elgin | Blythewood | Fairfield_

Our team is passionate, fun, creative and committed to serving and supporting families & children ages birth to six years who developmental delays or disabilities.

About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionists for Columbia, Lexington, Newberry, Kershaw, and Fairfield** counties in South Carolina. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills. Visit our website at _www.aboutplaysc.com_** if you want to learn more on how we change lives!

_Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training._

Minimum requirements are 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. Prior early interventionist experience preferred.

OR

Bachelor's Degree in ANY field and 5 years of documented experience with infants and toddlers OR children age birth to 5 years with disabilities.**_Please be sure to include all relevant work experience on your resume, specifically highlighting and listing your experience working with children in the 0-6 age range.**_

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

_If this is you, come join our dynamic team if you are ready to make a difference and improve the lives of children and families!_

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: A base salary of $40,000 a year & travel mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile up to a $565 reimbursable monthly cap. With mileage reimbursement there could be a compensation earnings of up to $46,780 annually.

Location: Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.

APPLICATION _: Applicant must respond and answer all questions & complete assessments for further consideration._

Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off (_Generous time off benefits, upon completion of Probationary period, sick leave hours available immediately after hire)_
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (8:30 -5PM)

Experience:

• 1 year (Preferred) - Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) & Reliable Car
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50-75% (Preferred)