Early Intervention Specialist​/CBRS

An Early Intervention Specialist/CBRS provider in NC supports children (birth-3) with developmental delays in natural environments. Key duties include delivering home-based, family-centered therapy, developing individualized intervention plans, and coaching caregivers to improve children's cognitive, physical, and social skills through play-based methods.

Required Qualifications & Skills (Typical in NC)

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience working with infants/toddlers with special needs (often 1+ year required).
• Licensure/Certification:
  
  Knowledge of NC Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP) standards.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication, flexibility, and ability to travel to various home locations.

Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Natural Environment Delivery:
  
  Provide services in the child's home or community setting (daycare, etc.), focusing on daily routines.
• Family-Centered Care:
  
  Collaborate with families to create and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), teaching parents strategies to support development.
• CBRS/Developmental Therapy:
  
  Implement play-based, evidence-based interventions to improve cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills.
• Assessment & Documentation:
  
  Conduct developmental assessments, monitor progress, and complete accurate, timely documentation of sessions.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with service coordinators, therapists (PT, OT, Speech), and community providers.