Early Intervention: Developmental Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Home office stipend
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources
• Training & development

Here at Blossom Families, we pride ourselves in providing client-centered, family focused therapy. We are looking people who are passionate about working with children. Most of this caseload is predominately 0-3, with a growing number of cases from 3-5 as well. We serve both early intervention and pediatric populations in daycares, homes, and pre-schools. As a therapist owned company, you will find that we care about our clients and employees and go the extra mile to provide quality care and a positive team culture. We currently serve pediatric clients in 20 North Carolina counties, offering speech, OT, and developmental therapy services. As we continue to grow, Blossom Families will continue to offer flexibility to our therapists to choose their hours and locations. We look forward growing our team as we support North Carolina children and families with quality therapy services.

Teachers and former teachers take your career to the next level by sharing your child development experience and expertise in North Carolina's early intervention program. Come and make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families today! We are a rapidly growing Developmental Therapy agency serving multiple areas within North Carolina. We are seeking new and experienced Developmental Therapists to join our team.

Perks of joining our team:

• Weekly pay
• Bonus program
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule

Common Backgrounds within this role:

• Teachers
• Former teachers
• Former homeschool educators
• Former childcare providers
• Speech, OT, and PT students or graduates who already possess an applicable bachelor's degree and some early childhood experience

What you'll do as a Developmental Therapist/Special Instruction Provider:

• Serve families with children ages birth-3 who are working on IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) goals related to developmental delays and/or other special needs
• Provide family-centered support utilizing a coaching model to increase parental confidence and competence in navigating early childhood with developmental delays/special needs
• Provide evidence-based developmental therapy support and interventions to assist families in meeting IFSP goals, which often includes supporting children with language development, behavior management, SEL, and functional/daily skills
• Conduct therapy sessions in natural learning environments with the most common environments to include: family homes, school/early childhood care centers, playgrounds, clinics, and hospitals
• Travel throughout the areas you serve for family sessions ranging between 45-60 minutes once or twice a week as determined by the IFSP
• Communicate effectively and reliably with clients, families, and other team members
• Exhibit stellar organization as you schedule and consistently meet with families on your caseload
• Collect data and relevant notes to be submitted according to established deadlines
• Attend IFSP and provider meetings as needed
• Complete required early intervention-related trainings and professional development annually to maintain compliance and expand your skill set even further as you serve families with up-to-date, best practices

Join our team and have a flexible schedule and autonomy over the size of your caseload. Caseloads begin at part-time with potential for growth, if you desire and serve well as a reliable provider. 

Requirements: (non-negotiable) :

• B.A in Early Childhood or Special Education, BA in Psychology, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Counseling, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or another human services field
• Ability to pass Federal and State Background Checks
• Driver's License with valid insurance and reliable transportation
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Organization skills
• Reliability and responsiveness
• Willing to start Part-Time with room to grow your caseload to the desired size

Experience:

Required:

At least 1 year of child development or early childhood related experience

Preferred:

3+ years of child development or early childhood related experience

Early intervention experience 

Experience serving on an interdisciplinary team

Some knowledge of various pediatric therapy disciplines and case management