What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Specialist position at Bright Start?
Bright Start is currently seeking a full-time Early Interventionist to work in the Richland/Lexingtonareas. Early Interventionists provide intensive developmental instruction and service coordination for parents/caregivers and their children with developmental delays and/or special needs. We support families in helping children reach developmental milestones by building on the strengths of the family and child through home visits and individualized family training.
Minimum requirements for interested candidates are a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Education, Psychology, or a related field, along with 1 year professional experience working with children from infant to toddler or one (1) year of documented experience working with infants and toddlers OR one (1) year of documented experience working with children ages birth to 5 years with disabilities 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 include your work experience on your resume.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Educate and coach families on effective strategies to help their child reach developmental milestones and improve daily routines.
- Assist the family of an eligible child in understanding the special needs and development of their child.
- Perform Family Training with the caregiver and child in their home or daycare setting as outlined in their plan of care.
- Adhere to guidelines set forth by BabyNet and the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.
- Maintains each child’s digital and physical file.
- Coordinate services outlined in the child’s plan of care and ensure they are rendered in accordance with the current program policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, SC 29210 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, SC 29210: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29210
Salary : $40,000