Careers
Social worker
Big Minds, Tiny Hands is looking for a caring, motivated social worker to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.
The role can include Special Instruction, Social Work services, or both, depending on your qualifications and program needs. You work in the child's natural environment, with a strong focus on developmental growth and on empowering families.
The schedule is flexible. We provide training for qualified candidates who are new to Early Intervention or Special Instruction.
What you will do
Direct service delivery
- Provide home-based services to children and families
- Deliver Special Instruction, Social Work services, or both, based on IFSP goals
- Support social-emotional development, behavior, and daily functioning
- Use play-based, routine-based, and family-centered strategies
- Coach caregivers to build skills into daily routines
Assessment and documentation
- Take part in evaluations and assessments as needed
- Complete daily session notes, as Early Intervention requires
- Prepare and submit progress reports on time
- Monitor child and family progress and adjust the plan as needed
Family support and collaboration
- Guide families on behavior management, routines, and development
- Keep in regular contact with caregivers
- Help families find resources and use strategies at home
Coordination and compliance
- Work with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team
- Follow all New York State Early Intervention Program regulations
- Submit required documentation and forms on time
- Meet service and billing standards
What you need
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related field
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Interest in working with young children and families
Nice to have
- Active New York State license (LMSW or LCSW)
- Experience with Early Intervention or the pediatric population
- Experience providing Special Instruction
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language
Position details
- Type: fee-for-service (1099 or W-2, based on agency structure)
- Setting: home-based and community-based
- Schedule: flexible, based on your availability
- Caseload: assigned by location and availability
- Training: provided for Special Instruction and Early Intervention services
Why join us
- A flexible schedule and autonomy
- Training and support for new providers
- Close work with families in natural environments
- A collaborative, supportive team
- Meaningful work that supports early childhood development
Big Minds, Tiny Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
Have a question about working with us?
Call or email us. We can tell you more about the roles, caseloads, and schedules.