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Position OverviewUnder the direction of the Clinical Supervisor - EI, the Physical Therapist will work in partnership with families to support growth and development of their child, birth until age three, who have a developmental delay or a diagnosed medical condition known to cause developmental delay. Provide supports and services that are integrated into daily routines and activities within natural environments where children and families live, learn and play. Work effectively with a variety of early intervention team members and community partners in providing developmentally appropriate supports and services.

• To help families promote the healthy growth and development of their child through teaching, modeling, and encouraging developmentally appropriate activities to ensure the goals of infants and toddlers as stated in a family’s IFSP.
• Plan, schedule, and provide family-centered services for assigned caseload. Maintain confidential client files and complete all documentation in a professional manner and within established program time frames.
• Facilitate and participate in program procedures including intakes, evaluations, program services, and the development and review of Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Coordinate service delivery including those with outside consultants and practitioners as well as agency collaboration and communication to facilitate coordinated services for early intervention children and families.
• Coordinate transition plans for children and their families leaving Early Intervention.
• Constructively use formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients. This includes active participation in supervision and team meetings.
• Interact effectively and respectfully with staff and families, particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own.
• Meets established productivity standards for direct service.
• Implement Early Intervention services that conform to all federal, state and agency standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development as required to maintain professional licensure as well as complete required Children’s Friend’s universal training and workshops. A minimum of 12 hours per year of training should focus on working with young children with disabilities and their families.
• Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program through working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address specific programmatic needs as well as agency wide issues and needs.

Qualifications

• Highest degree applicable to the profession/discipline.
• 2 years’ experience working with young children, preferably children with special needs.
• Must have driver’s license, automobile, and auto liability insurance.
• The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Under general supervision from the Clinical Supervisor – EI.

Hybrid Eligible

• Both remote and onsite work required.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Our Mission
Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.
About UsEstablished in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families. Our services include Early Head Start, Head Start, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), adoption, foster care, support for families with substance abuse, counseling, assistance for children with developmental delays, and other child welfare and early childhood services.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Children’s Friend, diversity and inclusion are foundational to how we operate and are embedded in our Core Values. We recognize that to tap into the richness diversity truly brings, we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our employees and clients. Therefore, we respect and celebrate our employees’ diverse backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
We strive for the best candidate experience for all applicants, and if you need special assistance , please let us know. Talent@cfsri.org