Bilingual Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

Overview 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 Weekly pay Bonus program Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Common Backgrounds 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 Note: the original text includes “non-negotiable” and a list of degrees; formatting has been adapted to bullets for clarity. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr