Early Intervention: Developmental Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Home office stipend
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

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 of joining our team:

• BiWeekly pay
• Bonus program
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule

Common Backgrounds within this role:

• 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: (non-negotiable) :

• 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