Developmental Therapy Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Creative Interventions’ early intervention program is expanding, providing home based early intervention services for our clients.

Creative Interventions has been recognized as one of Hartford’s Top Workplaces for five years in a row. We are dedicated to building a work environment that brings out the best in our employees in order to have the greatest impact on the children and families we serve. Come join a growing agency that is dedicated to supporting the families of Connecticut.

We are currently seeking Developmental Therapy Associates to join our team!!

Creative Interventions Developmental Therapy Associate’s (DTA) main objective is to directly implement services to support areas of need. He/she will provide coaching to families in order to facilitate progress and goal mastery of those assigned to his/her caseload. The DTA provides services as a primary service provider, assisting families in strengthening their skills through parent coaching across developmental areas with supervision from licensed or certified providers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Builds rapport and communicates effectively with clients and caregivers, acts as a liaison between families and the agency.

• Demonstrates strict adherence to agency and Birth to Three procedures

• Maintains cultural sensitivity across diverse clientele

• Provides data and input for assessments and standardized evaluations across developmental domains to identify ongoing needs

• In partnership with families, develops multidisciplinary strategies for a child’s IFSP to address routine activities.

• Implements strategies and activities designed by licensed and professional providers.

• Recommends environmental adaptations for children in their natural setting that are consistent with their needs, capabilities and family outcomes.

• Assists team with transition of child out of Birth to Three.

• Educates family and team members about the role of the DTA, coaches families and team members in implementing strategies and approaches into the family’s everyday routines in accordance with Birth to Three policy.

• Recommends community resources to families related to family outcomes and child needs

• Provides services as a Primary Service Provider within the Activity-Based Teaming (ABT) model of Birth to Three

• Demonstrates creativity when developing individualized programs, demonstrates ability to take initiative, and understands when to collaborate with upper management.

• Acts as a service coordinator for Birth to Three families, contacts and collaborates with outside providers such as BESB, school districts, DCF and/or other applicable providers.

• As a Service Coordinator, meets all agency and state compliance requirements and deadlines.

Creative Interventions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Minimum Qualification

• BA or BS degree in a related human service field.

or

• Registered Behavior Therapist technician from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• State of CT Service Coordination Certificate in good standing (current or obtain within 9 months of hire)