Developmental Therapist (Early Intervention)

Are you looking for a rewarding career that changes children’s lives outside of the classroom? Developmental Therapists work with children from birth through the age of three and their families to meet developmental goals. Services are provided in the families’ homes in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Edgar, and Clark Counties. Agency-owned vehicles are provided for work-related travel. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development/Family Studies, Early Intervention, Developmental Psychology, or Social Work

240 hours of direct service to children from birth to three years old under the supervision of an Illinois credentialed Developmental Therapist (the agency will work with the right applicant to obtain this)

Completion of the Illinois Early Intervention Systems Training

Two semester hours or 30 clock hours/CEU credit hours in each of the five core areas:

• Typical Development of Young Children


• Atypical Development of Young Children


• Working with Families of Young Children with Disabilities


• Assessment of Children with Special Needs


• Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Special Needs


• Training on the use of a global evaluation/assessment tool used with children under the age of three

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Daytime on Monday through Friday with major holidays and weekends off

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Health, Disability, and Life Insurance


• Dental and Vision Insurance (optional)


• Flexible Spending Account (optional)


• Profit-Sharing


• Employee Assistance Program


• 403 (b) Investment Plan (option)


• Direct Deposit


• Long-term stability in a great work environment!

Pay Schedule:

• Every two weeks with direct deposit available upon request

Questions? Contact us at (217) 348-0127 or text (501) 203-9636