Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center is growing!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Developmental Therapist to provide Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout Illinois as Independent Contractors.

Why Join Small Wonders Big Ideas?

We believe therapists do their best work when they have flexibility, independence, and the support they need.

With Small Wonders Big Ideas, you can:

Set your own schedule and availability

Choose the geographic areas where you want to work

Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle

Receive referrals from our agency

Work independently without unnecessary micromanagement

Provide meaningful, family-centered care

Receive administrative and agency support

Grow your caseload at your own pace

What You'll Do As an Early Intervention Developmental Therapist, you will:

Provide developmentally appropriate, play-based Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers

Support children's developmental, communication, social-emotional, cognitive, and functional skills within the provider's scope and authorization

Incorporate therapy and developmental strategies into everyday routines and activities

Provide caregiver coaching and support to help families promote developmental progress between visits

Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other members of the child's Early Intervention team

Provide services in the child's natural environment

Follow the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and authorized services

Complete required service documentation accurately and within required timeframes

Communicate professionally with families and the Early Intervention team

Follow Illinois Early Intervention requirements and Provider Connections guidelines

Maintain required credentials, training, and professional qualifications

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or another field approved for the Illinois Early Intervention Developmental Therapist credential

Current Illinois Early Intervention credential/eligibility as required

Ability to provide services within the child's natural environment

Experience working with infants, toddlers, young children, or children with developmental delays preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and caregivers

Reliable transportation for community-based services

Ability to maintain required professional credentials and insurance

Compensation

Starting rate: $38 per completed 60-minute session

About Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center

At Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center, our mission is to provide high-quality, play-based therapeutic services that support young children in reaching their full developmental potential.

We believe meaningful progress is best achieved in a child's natural environment through collaboration with families and caregivers.

If you're looking for flexibility, independence, and meaningful work with young children, we'd love to have you join our growing team!

Apply today and become part of the Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center team!