Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program Needs Speech and Occupational Therapists

Full Time
Towanda, PA 18848
Posted
Job description

Bradford and Sullivan County Pennsylvania EI Program is looking for individuals and agencies to provide Speech and Occupational therapy services to a growing population of infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Responsibilities include coaching families and caregivers to imbed learning opportunities into daily routines and activities at home and in the community. Hours are flexible and scheduling is done directly with families and caregivers. Full and part-time positions available. Therapists must have valid Pennsylvania license in their discipline. State set rate is $34.70 per 15 minute unit of direct service. Average session per child is 1 hour per week ($138.80). Travel required within counties. Must have own transportation. Interested persons send resume and agencies send letter of interest to geissp@bradfordco.org, fax to 570-265-8541, or mail to Bradford County Human Services, Early Intervention Program, 220 Main St, Unit 1, Towanda, PA 18848. Call 570-265-1760 ext. 2967 with questions.


Description


EI service delivery is family centered. It is based on strengths and needs of the child and their family. Services and supports are designed to respect concerns, interests, values and priorities of family.

o Supports family involvement in program planning, decision making and service delivery.
o Supports family in their natural caregiving and decision making roles.
o Supports parents as first teachers.
o Use Positive Behavior Support techniques to assist family and other caregivers in developing and maintaining healthy social emotional environments for all members.
o Use coaching techniques to help family and other caregivers implement activities within their daily routines that support child’s growth
o Provides service in accordance with family values and priorities.
o Supports diverse and changing family needs.
o Supports parent professional partnerships.

Contracted Position – Full and part-time


Requires travel within counties


Training:

Must be PA licensed therapist – experience with young children and desire to work with families preferred.

Experience working with children who have feeding and sensory issues helpful


Rate: $34.70 per 15 minutes of direct service. Average sessions are 1 hour ($130.80) per week. Frequency and duration are variable based on child and family need.

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