Easterseals South Carolina is looking to hire an Early Intervention Specialist in Columbia, SC. The Early Intervention Specialist provides special instruction and service coordination services on behalf of parents/caregivers and their children with developmental delays and/or special needs.

If you are a dedicated professional looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, we are looking for you!

Business hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 5:00 pm

Daily travel is required for direct service delivery with caregivers in the client’s home/daycare/community (approximately 5-6 clients per day for an hour each). This is NOT a remote position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Educate and coach families on effective strategies to help their child reach developmental milestones and improve daily routines.
• Assist the family in understanding the special needs and development of their child.
• Engage in Family Training with the caregiver and child in their home or daycare setting.
• Provide Service Coordination to meet the needs of the child and the family.

Benefits:

• Salary $38,000.00 per year
• Extensive Travel Required - Mileage paid - $0.40 per mile
• Equipment provided – laptop, printer, phone, office supplies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Vacation and sick leave
• 16 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Care/Accident Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) Roth 401(k) retirement plan and 3% matching

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an approved Bachelor’s degree or higher in the following: Child/Human Development, Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Minimum 1-year experience working with children ages 0 – 5 years.
• CPR certification required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Due to travel requirements and scheduling for this position, please provide your zip code for the area you live.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• 0-5 Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road