Job Summary:
The Community Early
Interventionist will provide support and services to children with special
needs under the age between 0- 8 years, focusing on early identification and
intervention for developmental delays and disabilities. This role involves
working closely with families, healthcare providers, and educational
institutions to ensure and provide services in the community.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Identify children with developmental
delays through developmental screenings for all the children in the
geography
- Take assessments for identified
children
- Develop and implement individualized
intervention plans according to the need analysis
- Provide direct services to children through sub center and home-based therapy in community
- Capacity
building for all the parents
- Sensitization programs to spread
awareness in the community to build a sustainable eco system for CwSN.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, government
front line workers, educators, and social workers
- Anganwadi, and school enrolment for the
children at the age of 3 and 6.
- Guide the parents on Social Security
Schemes and ensure the government benefits for CwSN.
- Maintain detailed records of
assessments, plans, and progress
- On time Data documentation
- Provide training and workshops for
parents and community members
- Stay updated with best practices and
current research in early childhood intervention
Accountability:
- Report directly to the Master
Trainer and Social worker regarding the progress, challenges, and
developments within program.
Working
Conditions:
- Onsite – Primarily works in community
settings, including homes, and sub centers
- Work hours – 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday Off including Holidays as per organization Policy
- Travel expectations – It involves travel within
the community.
Requirements
Education: CCRT / CCCG / any Bachelor or Masters Degree
Experience: Fresher/ experienced in early
childhood intervention or related services
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Skills Required
- CCRT, CCCG, or any bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Experience in early childhood intervention or related services; freshers may apply
What We Do
The Association of People with Disability (APD), India is a Bengaluru-based nonprofit that has worked since 1959 to transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities across urban and rural Karnataka. It delivers early intervention, inclusive education, livelihood training, rehabilitation, capacity building, and access-to-entitlements programs, while partnering with NGOs, government, and other organizations and advocating for policies that advance inclusion, justice, and equity.
