Developmental Therapist with First Steps – Must have BS in Early Childhood Education

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Developmental Therapist with First Steps

DIVISION: Therapy

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STATUS: 3-18 billable hours/week with flexibility of setting your own schedule.

RATE OF PAY: $55/billable hour – no taxes taken out 1099 Contracted LLC position

First Steps is a state program whose mission is: To partner with Hoosier families whose young children are experiencing developmental delays and connect them with services that help them promote their child’s development.

• Therapists work with children ages 0-3 and their families to help their child meet developmental milestones in Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Cognitive, Adaptive, Social, and Social Communication areas. Services occur in the child’s natural environment which may be their home, day care, or a community setting. Location of services is determined by the family.

• Therapists provide services according to the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan. Therapy sessions typically occur 1 x week for 60 minutes, it may be less depending on the child’s need.

• DSI works as the supervisor and assigns referrals and manages billing for the program. DSI assists therapists with enrollment in the program and annual credentialing.