Early Intervention Therapist- Developmental Therapist

Description

JOB TITLE: Early Intervention Therapist - DT

DEPARTMENT: Children’s Service

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Children’s Service

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Summary:

Provide in-home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) with developmental delays or disabilities. This role supports children and families through assessment, individualized planning, and hands-on developmental therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver services in accordance with each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Conduct developmental assessments and contribute to IFSP development
• Provide direct intervention to support cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and communication skills
• Educate and coach caregivers on strategies to support child development
• Complete required documentation, including visit notes and state forms
• Participate in IFSP meetings, clinics, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Coordinate referrals for medical, social, and developmental services as needed
• Maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources
• Support preschool programming and seasonal camps (planning, enrollment, and implementation)
• Report suspected child abuse and comply with all regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings
• Empathy and professionalism when working with children and families
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry children (up to 40 lbs)
• Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting, and positioning children
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
• Work occurs primarily in home/community settings with some office-based documentation
• Maintain required credentials, including First Steps certification

On-the-Job Training

• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• Certified Restraint Training
• Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)

Benefits:

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• 12 Vacation Days the first year
• 8 Sick Days/year
• 11 Holidays
• 401K (eligible after 1 year and employer matches after 2 years); Employer matches 100% vested.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Legal/Identity Theft Assistance
• $1000 tuition reimbursement/year

Additional Information

For more information, contact Dr. Tracey Ann Sparks at tsparks@rauchinc.org

Rauch is a Drug-Free Workplace, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum of B.S. or B.A. in early childhood education, kindergarten education, elementary education, special education, BSN nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, and or a related degree in behavior science with an emphasis on human development.