Demo

Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

SMALL WONDERS-BIG IDEAS FAMILY CENT
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2027
Benefits:
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center is growing!
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout Illinois as Independent Contractors.

Why Join Small Wonders Big Ideas?
We believe therapists do their best work when they have flexibility, independence, and the support they need.
With Small Wonders Big Ideas, you can:
  • Set your own schedule and availability
  • Choose the geographic areas where you want to work
  • Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle
  • Receive referrals from our agency
  • Work independently without unnecessary micromanagement
  • Provide meaningful, family-centered care
  • Receive administrative and agency support
  • Grow your caseload at your own pace
What You'll Do
As an Early Intervention Developmental Therapist, you will:
  • Provide developmentally appropriate, play-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers
  • Support children's developmental, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and functional skills within the provider's scope and authorization
  • Incorporate therapy and developmental strategies into everyday routines and activities
  • Provide caregiver coaching and support to help families promote developmental progress between visits
  • Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child's Early Intervention team
  • Provide services in the child's natural environment
  • Follow the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and authorized services
  • Complete required service documentation accurately and within required timeframes
  • Communicate professionally with families and the Early Intervention team
  • Follow Illinois Early Intervention requirements and Provider Connections guidelines
  • Maintain required credentials, training, and professional qualifications
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another field approved for the Illinois Early Intervention Developmental Therapist credential
  • Current Illinois Early Intervention credential/eligibility as required
  • Ability to provide services within the child's natural environment
  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, young children, or children with developmental delays preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers
  • Reliable transportation for community-based services
  • Ability to maintain required professional credentials and insurance
Compensation
Starting rate: $38 per completed 60-minute session

About Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center
At Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center, our mission is to provide high-quality, play-based therapeutic services that support young children in reaching their full developmental potential.

We believe meaningful progress is best achieved in a child's natural environment through collaboration with families and caregivers.

If you're looking for flexibility, independence, and meaningful work with young children, we'd love to have you join our growing team!
Apply today and become part of the Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center team!

Salary : $38 - $43

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Early Intervention Developmental Therapist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Early Intervention Developmental Therapist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,661 - $68,360
Income Estimation: 
$100,273 - $152,370
Income Estimation: 
$54,661 - $68,360
Income Estimation: 
$100,273 - $152,370
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Early Intervention Developmental Therapist jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Geneis Healthcare Chicago, IL
  • Powerback Pediatrics Early Intervention Occupational Therapist. $3,000 Sign On Bonus Offered. Powerback Pediatrics offers high-quality early intervention s... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • Geneis Healthcare Arlington, IL
  • Job Title. Powerback Pediatrics offers high-quality early intervention services for infants and toddlers in natural environments, serving the Greater Chica... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!