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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 in addition to a laptop and cell phone for work-related uses. This is a full-time, permanent position.AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHYWe empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. The employee will:Treat everyone with dignity and respectHonor and support rights and confidentialityPromote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitationEngage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communicationsComply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keepingREQUIREMENTSPossess a valid driver's license with the ability to drive in the daytime or at nightProvide proof of the required degree via transcripts from an accredited schoolMust pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46), and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background checkSuccessfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certificationACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development/Family Studies, Early Intervention, Developmental Psychology, or Social Work240 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 TrainingTwo semester hours or 30 clock hours/CEU credit hours in each of the five core areas:Typical Development of Young ChildrenAtypical Development of Young ChildrenWorking with Families of Young Children with DisabilitiesAssessment of Children with Special NeedsIntervention Strategies for Young Children with Special NeedsTraining on the use of a global evaluation/assessment tool used with children under the age of threeSCHEDULEDaytime on Monday through Friday with major holidays and weekends offWAGES$49,000/ yearPAY SCHEDULEEvery two weeks with direct deposit available upon requestBENEFITSPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysOffered: Health Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account optionProfit-SharingEmployee Assistance Program403 (b) Investment Plan optionQUESTIONS?Contact us at (217) 460-9119 or text (501) 203-9636