Overview
Benchmark’s Early Intervention Services offer care for young children with disabilities or delays, helping them develop physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and communication skills. Locations include Easton, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton.
Responsibilities
- Comply with all federal and state regulations, including Connecticut Birth to Three Program Regulations.
- Administer evaluations and assessments.
- Develop rapport with children, families, and team members to promote a healthy learning environment.
- Develop joint plans with families and recommend evidence‑based strategies following Natural Learning Environment Practices.
- Implement IFSP for enrolled families and recommend service frequency based on child development status and family priorities.
- Provide families with information, skills, and support to enhance child development.
- Utilize the coaching model and natural environment teaching.
- Participate in Birth to Three sponsored trainings, meetings, and learning opportunities as appropriate.
- Complete Birth to Three Service Coordinator Modules and serve as Service Coordinator as needed.
- Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of staff and individuals served.
Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathology (SLP) license or case/family yielding (CFY) license in Connecticut.
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
- Adaptation to various learning styles to meet individual child needs and treatment plans.
- One year of experience working with children in early intervention.
- Commitment to Natural Learning Environment Practices.
- Bilingual skills encouraged.
Benefits & Salary
- Salary range:
- SLP: $65,000 – $80,000
- CFY: $48,000 – $62,000
- Sign‑on bonus $5,000
- Referral bonuses
- Employee discounts with various vendors
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and sick time pay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Short‑term disability
- Advancement opportunities
Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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