Early Intervention Developmental Therapist

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout Illinois as Independent Contractors.

We believe therapists do their best work when they have flexibility, independence, and the support they need.

• 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

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 time frames
• 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

• 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

Starting rate: $38 per completed 60-minute session

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.