Developmental Therapist

Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. Developmental Therapist Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop. Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines. Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices. Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching. Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Early Childhood or Special Education Must possess a valid initial, provisional or professional teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) in endorsements #112, #113, #065, #165, #265, #055, #059, #057. Must have experience with children under 5. Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Effective communication skills to manage relationships A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do Why Join Us? Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita