LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. · 9 hours ago
DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIST - EARLY LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS
South Bend,IN,US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLOGAN Community Resources, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Developmental Therapist will work with children aged birth to 5, integrating therapeutic support strategies into classrooms and providing training for teachers and families.
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Responsibilities
To devise and implement teaching styles and strategies compatible with the Early Learning Programs and child/family's individual needs based on Early Learning Program’s needs and individual children’s current developmental status
To facilitate the growth of the child's caregivers as teachers by providing the resources and support necessary for them to adequately meet each goal
To facilitate and support the needs of teachers and children in Early Learning Program’s classrooms
To provide all caregivers of children (teachers/parents/guardians) with a developmental model of learning which will help them to clarify and realize a child's needs, thus enabling them to make good program choices
To visit and consult with other community service providers who also provide services to children whom LOGAN serves
To consult with children/families in small groups who may have like needs served by other instructors
To prepare, in conjunction with parents and other agencies, and ancillary staff, an Individualized Family Service Plan that encompasses the needs of the family and developmental needs of the child. This should be stated in words that are functional for both the child, family, and caregivers
To evaluate and record, in consultation with the parents and appropriate agencies and ancillary staff, each child's overall programming and recommend, where indicated, curriculum enhancement or alternative placement. Methods of evaluation will be up to date with agency standards. This is to be reported on selected developmental checklists, quarterly reviews, evaluation reports, and selected family assessment checklists. Evaluation tools used will be determined by agency standards
To bring to the attention of appropriate staff or other concerned professionals, any special needs of the child or family
To suggest to the Director and other Infant/Toddler staff, the implementation of expanded services or innovative programs where client needs are not yet met
Responsible for the health and safety of children served at all times
Expected to serve as role model for persons served
Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the rights of children served
Expected to participate in training as required by their supervisor or for all LOGAN staff
Other duties as assigned as deemed necessary for the betterment of the program
Plan trainings, instructional activities, as well as activities in the community
Furnish all required documentation on a timely basis
The Developmental Therapist should always respect the confidentiality and cultural diversity of the child and their family, in accordance with LOGAN policies
The Developmental Therapist should respect the confidentiality and cultural diversity of the Early Learning Programs (teachers, classrooms, children and their families) at all times, in accordance with each individual Early Learning Program’s policies and LOGAN policies
May be asked to serve on a LOGAN committee that addresses the internal operations of the agency
Provide evaluations in a variety of settings to determine the needs of programs and infants and toddlers
Participate with all First Steps staff and other community agency personnel in developing appropriate outcomes for Individual Family Service Plans
Provide reports and written programs to families and other professionals following First Steps guidelines
Provide reports and written programs to teachers, families and other professionals in Early Learning Programs as well as community partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or above, in the area of child development, special education, early childhood education, or nursing; according to the requirements of the Indiana First Steps Program
The ability to communicate with other appropriate staff, supervisor, and agency personnel
The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with community partners, teachers, children and families within this format
The ability to provide developmental screenings and outcomes for children and demonstrate activities and strategies to their families and or caregivers
The ability to be creative in exploring new and innovative ideas
The ability to work independently and use sound judgment
The ability to establish and maintain a system that helps to keep all paperwork, necessary to the job, timely and organized
The ability to lift a child 5 years of age and under, weighing up to approximately 55 pounds with adaptive equipment
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation
Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a First Steps Provider
Must be willing to complete all training necessary to job requirements as relates to conducting screenings, Early Learning Program's Curriculums, professional development, etc
Preferred
One year of experience serving children 0-3 is preferred
One year of experience working in infant and/or toddler classrooms in an Early Learning Program is preferred but not required
Benefits
Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
$15,000 company paid life insurance
Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions
Company
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
LOGAN is a community organization which provides advocacy, services and resources for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Harrington
President & CEO
Elizabeth Kubinski
Chief Financial Officer
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