Developmental Therapist/Early Interventionist

Developmental TherapistThe responsibilities of the Developmental Therapist will include but is not limited to: The therapist is responsible for coordinating comprehensive developmental therapy for children who are experiencing developmental delays or have a specific diagnosed disability according to the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities' guidelines. The early intervention services, which are home and community based are: Developmental screenings and comprehensive developmental evaluationsHearing and vision screeningsIntervention planningChild and family intervention in the home, local childcares, and other local early childhood programsCoordinating family support servicesAssisting with transition services to the next agency when children are three years of ageRequirements: This position requires baccalaureate and/or masters and/or doctorate degree in early childhood special education, early childhood education, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, elementary education, communication disorders, speech language pathology, and/or related field. Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology. Experience in working with young children is required. This person should have the ability to communicate orally and in written form, the ability to work independently, and the ability to relate to and work with other staff, children, family members of children served, and other community agencies and professionals. Personal vehicles will be used on a daily basis to travel between appointments and applicant must have an approved Motor Vehicle Report prior to hire.