We are seeking additional Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists to join our team. Early Intervention services focus on babies and young children (0-3) who are just beginning or preparing to receive these therapies. Our therapists support children in the earliest stages of development, providing the tools and guidance they need to build skills and increase abilities.  As a member of the Dayspring team, you will provide ongoing services throughout a child’s time in Early Intervention. This includes consulting with staff and families on therapeutic techniques, offering parent education and coaching, delivering direct services, and developing home programs.  Ideal candidates are team players, self-starters, and enjoy working with families. They should be comfortable using technology and various databases, able to manage their time effectively, confident working in families’ homes, and have foundational knowledge and experience with the parent coaching model.

Purpose of Position - To provide comprehensive therapy services to children enrolled in Dayspring services through A&I Avenues. Consults with Dayspring staff, subcontracted providers, and families regarding therapy techniques and provides parent education, direct services, and home programs to children and their families. Therapists work with children and their families in the early stages of development and provide resources they need to gain skills and increase abilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive assessment and consultation; design therapeutic interventions/activities for children and families enrolled in Imagine! services. o Travel to participants’ homes, daycares, and other community-based sites to deliver services. o Develop a variety of activities that support A&I Avenues' philosophy that children learn through play. o Recognize and respect the individual needs of each child and family and tailor services and supports to meet those needs. • Contribute to the development of the individualized family services plan. This may include addressing all areas of development and writing developmental outcomes. Ensure services and supports are provided as requested on the child’s IFSP. • Refer family to service coordinator to assist families in accessing additional funding or services. • Ensure complete and accurate documentation, including assessments, initial summaries, progress notes, transition reports, and home programs. • Promote community capacity building and collaboration. • Work collaboratively and treat others with respect and dignity. • Contribute to the financial viability of the program through maintaining billable hours, as required. • This position requires the regular use of a personal vehicle with liability insurance that meets A&I Avenues’ standards. Mileage reimbursement is available. • Supervise volunteers, undergraduate, and graduate student interns. • Incorporate families’ own toys and resources into therapy sessions to promote generalization of therapy techniques in the home. • Use a parent coaching model to support families and child’s progress throughout intervention.

Other Duties/Responsibilities • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications Job Description Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: • Solid knowledge of child development, motor, cognition, social-emotional, and self-help areas. • Expert knowledge of your therapy discipline (DI, OT, PT, SLP). Skill in assessment and in designing and implementing therapeutic techniques. • Knowledge of state-of-the-art “best practices” services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. • Knowledge of Hanen technique. • Ability to interact with children at developmentally appropriate levels. • Solid knowledge of laws regarding early intervention, as well as abuse and neglect; the ability to report any situation that warrants social services involvement. • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others. • Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels. Ability to meet documentation requirements and uphold standards of confidentiality. • Basic sign language skills. • Ability to work effectively with various technologies, including word processing software, internet-based databases, email, etc. • This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device, such as a tablet or smartphone. • 2+ years of experience, with a preference for experience in an early intervention setting. • Preferred experience working in early intervention. • Preferred experience interacting with teams and therapists of other disciplines. • Preferred experience with/training around parent coaching.

Education: • Developmental Interventionist o Master’s degree in early childhood special education, knowledge of childhood development and documented experience supporting infants and toddlers with developmental concerns and their families (for ECSE). o Colorado State License with birth-8 endorsement (ECSE). o Master’s degree in related discipline and completion of IMH-E for infant mental health specialist; Completion of DC: 0-5 Clinical Training (IMHS) o Completion of EI Colorado’s Provider Training •

Occupational Therapist Job Description o Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited university required. o Certification by National Board of Occupational Therapists, Inc. o Licensure through Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. o Prefer training in Neurodevelopmental Techniques, feeding, and sensory processing. 

Physical Therapist o Master’s degree in physical therapy from accredited university required. o Licensure through Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. o Preferred training in Neurodevelopmental Techniques and infant massage. • Speech Language Pathologist o Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. o Meets requirements for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) as set by ASHA. o Licensure through Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Working Environment/Physical Activities • Requires the ability to travel to various locations to meet with families, providers, etc. • Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a highly stressful and changing work environment. • Ability to work autonomously while remote.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.