Early Intervention Specialist

**Must reside in South Carolina for consideration**

**Must have at least 1 year of Experience w Children 0-6 Yr**

Are you seeking a career where your skills and passion for delivering quality care makes a positive difference in the lives of others? About Play is looking for an Early Interventionist to serve in the following areas & counties:

[Midlands/Clarendon]

Sumter | Kershaw| Pinewood | Clarendon|

Our team is passionate, fun, creative and committed to serving and supporting families & children ages birth to six years who developmental delays or disabilities.

About Play is looking to hire an Early Interventionists for M. Beach, Surfside and Georgetown counties in South Carolina. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills. Visit our website at www.aboutplaysc.com if you want to learn more on how we change lives!

Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family & Consumer Science, or any related field, plus 1 year of documented experience working with children birth to six years old. Prior early interventionist experience preferred.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in ANY field and 5 years of documented experience with infants and toddlers OR children age birth to 5 years with disabilities. Please be sure to include all work experience on your resume.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide family-centered early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Perform Family Training with the caregiver and child in their home, daycare or natural environment setting
• Provide training, education, and support to families in the areas of child development, parenting, and family functioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote the development of the child.
• Monitor the progress of the child and family.

If this is you, come join our dynamic team if you are ready to make a difference and improve the lives of children and families!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: A base salary of $35,000.00 /year & travel mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile up to a $565 reimbursable monthly cap. With mileage reimbursement there could be a compensation earnings of up to $41,780 annually.

Location: Must reside in the counties listed above and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.

APPLICATION: Applicant must respond and answer all questions & complete assessments for further consideration.

**COVID-19 Vaccine is preferred**

Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off (Generous time off benefits, upon completion of Probationary period, sick leave hours available immediately after hire)
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (8:30 -5PM)

Experience:

•  1 year (Preferred) - Prior early interventionist, teaching and early child development experience preferred or recent & upcoming college graduate with a degree in a related field and a willingness for on-the-job training.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) & Reliable Car
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (Heartsaver, Infant & Child) (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50-75% (Preferred)