Early Childhood Interventionist

Pediatric & Adult Therapy Services Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Interventionist to support children from birth until their third birthday and their families. This position helps families support their childs development through modeling coaching and strategies aligned with the childs Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Location : Mobile position serving Lackawanna Luzerne Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties
Position Type : Independent Contractor (1099)

Pay: $56$64 per four billed units of service.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services to children from birth through the day before their third birthday.
• Implement and support the goals outlined in each childs IFSP.
• Support children and families through demonstration modeling coaching and information sharing.
• Engage parents in the consistent use of strategies that support their childs goals and actively involve them in the goal attainment process.
• Complete session notes and quarterly progress monitoring using agency-approved forms and formats.
• Serve as the agency liaison with the county Service Coordinator.
• Attend training related to child development and the specific needs of the infant and toddler population.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention early childhood special education early childhood education child development special education or family studies; and
• One year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or a university-supervised or college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities and their families.

OR

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least 15 credit hours in early intervention early childhood special education early childhood education child development special education or family studies; and
• One year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families; and
• Demonstrated knowledge understanding and skills necessary to perform early interventionist responsibilities.

Travel Requirements and Compensation

• This is a 100% mobile position requiring regular travel throughout the service area.
• Candidates must have a vehicle active automobile insurance and a valid drivers license.
• Travel expenses are included.
• Compensation is paid per billed unit of service with each unit equal to 15 minutes.
• This is an independent contractor position. A Form 1099-NEC is provided at the end of the year.

Pediatric and Adult Therapy Services The Hamidian Training Institute and The Aaron Center are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees independent contractors vendors/business associates and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws state and local laws designed to protect employees independent contractors vendors/business associates and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors.
Pediatric and Adult Therapy Services Aaron Center and The Hamidian Training Institute screens and interviews candidates in person at our Scranton PA location and communicates with candidates from a verified email address associated with the Aaron Center and/or via a verified video chat platform. We will never ask for personal information or issue a job offer via phone only or chat feature. If you have questions about the authenticity of this job posting contact Human Resources at x.1211.