Physical Therapist - Birth to Three - Early Intervention

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. 
 
Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.
 
EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach � grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance has over 600 employees with facility locations in Litchfield, Danbury, Plymouth, and Torrington. 

What we offer employees: 

• A highly collaborative work environment
• A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Generous paid time off policies
• Health & wellness programs
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Staff learning days
• Agency-wide annual celebrations
• Public Employee Perks
• Employee Benefits Overview for Job Posts

Physical Therapist
Birth to Three/Early Intervention
Annual Calendar/Waterbury
Part Time/Per Diem

Hourly Rate: $68.00 - $80.00 per hour
 
Major Responsibilities:

• Home visitation with infants and toddlers and their families
• Conduct developmental screenings and/or eligibility evaluations
• Assist families with the implementation of functional, age-appropriate strategies
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) with families
• Provide service coordination to families
• Assist child with transition to preschool programming
• Work in transdisciplinary team of Early Childhood professionals
• Position requires home visitation and regional travel throughout Waterbury
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

 
The Physical Therapist works under the supervision of the Birth to Three Director in the division of Early Childhood & Family Programs.

Qualifications:

• CT DPH Licensed/Certified Physical Therapist
• Experience with Infants, Toddlers and Families
• Service Coordination training (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent organizational skills and computer literacy
• Driver's license and auto insurance required

Application Procedure:   
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.


EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: [email protected] 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.