Developmental Therapist

Developmental TherapistWe empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The employee will:Treat everyone with dignity and respectHonor and support rights and confidentialityPromote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitationEngage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communicationsComply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keepingThe Developmental Therapist is a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing services to children ranging in age from birth until their third birthday. The Therapist is responsible for:Participation in individualized family service plan developmentMeeting with children and their families in their homes in several counties across the central Illinois regionScheduling, evaluating, and screening children in addition to communicating/reporting to the service coordinator.Maintaining records of the child's curriculum progress, interactions with family and/or guardians, and other professional services renderedWorking with the service coordinator to link families to community resources, parent liaisons, and/or other providersHelping the families obtain specialized equipment and/or therapeutic devices for the childAssisting with the planning, set-up, and implementation of periodic playgroupsAgency-owned vehicles are provided for work-related travel in addition to a laptop and cell phone for work-related uses.Basic RequirementsPossess a valid driver's license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at nightProvide proof of the required degree via transcripts from an accredited schoolMust pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background checkSuccessfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certificationAcademic/Training RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Early Intervention, or Elementary Education.240 hours of direct service to children from birth to three years old under the supervision of an Illinois credentialed Developmental Therapist (the agency can work with the right applicant to obtain this)Completion of the Illinois Early Intervention Systems TrainingAble to submit proof of training on the use of a formal assessment tool that would allow the provider to perform global evaluations and assessments with children under the age of threeTwo semester hours or 30 clock hours/CEU credit hours in each of the core areas:Working with Families of Young Children with DisabilitiesAssessment of Children with Special NeedsIntervention Strategies for Young Children with Special NeedsTypical and Atypical Child Development (at least 1 semester hour or 15 contact hours in each area)*Note that "Young Children" is defined as children from birth to three years old. The documentation submitted must specify this age range.ScheduleFull-timeDaytime on Monday through Friday with major holidays and weekends offWages$49,000/ yearPay ScheduleEvery two weeks with direct deposit available upon requestBenefitsPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysOffered: Health Insurance (including Teledoc), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account optionProfit-SharingEmployee Assistance Program403 (b) Investment Plan optionQuestions?Call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or text View phone number on click.appcast.io