Early Interventionist

We're Hiring: Early Interventionists!! 

Location:  Central Falls, RI (Hybrid)
Reports To: Early  Intervention Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $46,206.00-$60,000/yr

Make a difference where it matters most 🌱

At Children’s Friend, we believe the earliest years of life shape everything that comes after. We’re looking for compassionate, motivated Early Interventionists (Level I & II) to partner with families and support the growth and development of infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions.

This is meaningful, hands-on work that blends clinical skill, relationship-building, and creativity—delivered in the real places children live, learn, and play.

🌟 What You’ll Do

As an Early Interventionist, you’ll work closely with families to support their child’s development through everyday routines and activities. Your work will be family-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with families to promote healthy development through coaching, modeling, and developmentally appropriate activities

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)

• Providing services in natural environments (homes, childcare settings, community spaces)

• Managing your caseload, documentation, and service schedules in a timely and professional manner

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, community partners, and outside providers

• Supporting children and families through transitions out of Early Intervention

• Participating in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

• Meeting productivity standards while maintaining high-quality, family-centered care

Who You Are

You’re relationship-driven, organized, and passionate about early childhood development. You communicate well with families from diverse backgrounds and thrive in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

📚 What You’ll bring:

• Experience working with infants and toddlers, preferably those with special needs

• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

• Cultural humility and the ability to work respectfully with diverse families and communities

• A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and required insurance

Qualifications

Early Interventionist – Level I

One of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Communication Disorders, Nutrition, or a related field

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field plus 3 years of experience working with or caring for infants and toddlers with special health care needs

• High school diploma plus 6 years of relevant experience working with or caring for infants and toddlers with special health care needs

Early Interventionist – Level II

• Master’s degree in a relevant Early Intervention field

• At least four 3-credit courses relevant to Early Intervention

• Minimum of one year of experience in Early Intervention or working with infants and toddlers with special needs

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with both remote and onsite work

• Services delivered indoors and outdoors across community settings

• Mileage and travel required within assigned service area