Entry Level Early Intervention Specialist Jobs
New grad early intervention specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on fieldwork can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, Ascend Rehab, and Ivy Rehab Network hiring at this level now.
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Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention
Join our Early Childhood Services in Cambridge /Somerville as an Occupational Therapist in our Early Intervention program!
Our interdisciplinary team supports families with children (0-3 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disorders with a dyadic relationship-based approach. We practice cultural humility as we develop relationships with families, and grow in our understanding of their values, beliefs, priorities, routines, sources of stress, goals and intervention needs. Our over-arching goal is to strengthen the mutual enjoyment of daily activities and interactions between children and their caregivers, while attending to specific delays and challenges.
We employ parent support, coaching and education, and, as needed, direct work with children. While attending to all domains of development, the OT focuses on motor, feeding and sensory integration aspects of the child’s treatment plan. We are committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and the process of continual learning. You will be supported by a collaborative, supportive team, participate in weekly team meetings and monthly discipline specific meetings and staff meetings, and weekly reflective supervision.
Please include a cover letter when submitting your resume.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
Salary Range:
- $66,551.51/year - $80,970.08/year depending on experience
Salary Range with Bilingual Skills:
- $68,611.51/year - $83,030.08/year depending on experience
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Twelve paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Good computer skills Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Required Experience
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or an OTD
- Independent Licensure preferred
- Experience in early intervention, special needs populations and early childhood preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention
Join our Early Childhood Services in Cambridge /Somerville as an Occupational Therapist in our Early Intervention program!
Our interdisciplinary team supports families with children (0-3 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disorders with a dyadic relationship-based approach. We practice cultural humility as we develop relationships with families, and grow in our understanding of their values, beliefs, priorities, routines, sources of stress, goals and intervention needs. Our over-arching goal is to strengthen the mutual enjoyment of daily activities and interactions between children and their caregivers, while attending to specific delays and challenges.
We employ parent support, coaching and education, and, as needed, direct work with children. While attending to all domains of development, the OT focuses on motor, feeding and sensory integration aspects of the child’s treatment plan. We are committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and the process of continual learning. You will be supported by a collaborative, supportive team, participate in weekly team meetings and monthly discipline specific meetings and staff meetings, and weekly reflective supervision.
Please include a cover letter when submitting your resume.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
Salary Range:
- $66,551.51/year - $80,970.08/year depending on experience
Salary Range with Bilingual Skills:
- $68,611.51/year - $83,030.08/year depending on experience
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Twelve paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Our Benefits
Our Culture
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Good computer skills Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Required Experience
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or an OTD
- Independent Licensure preferred
- Experience in early intervention, special needs populations and early childhood preferred
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
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Entry Level Early Intervention Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level early intervention specialist job?
Start by completing a degree in early childhood education, special education, or a related field, and gain hands-on hours through student teaching, internships, or supervised fieldwork. Employers at this level look for familiarity with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), comfort working with children under three, and any state certification or licensure your location requires. A strong practicum record often carries more weight than years of paid experience.
Which companies hire entry level early intervention specialists?
Companies hiring entry level early intervention specialists right now include Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, Ascend Rehab, and Ivy Rehab Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from school districts, pediatric therapy clinics, nonprofit developmental services agencies, and state-funded early intervention programs.
Are there remote entry level early intervention specialist jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level involve direct in-person work with young children and families. About 0% of entry level early intervention specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth service delivery, care coordination, or family coaching rather than hands-on therapy sessions.
Are these new grad early intervention specialist jobs?
Yes, listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior early intervention specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised clinical hours toward the requirement, or specifically mentions recent graduates as encouraged to apply. No prior paid employment is necessary for many of these positions.
Which industries hire the most entry level early intervention specialists?
Entry Level early intervention specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they receive public funding tied to mandated early intervention services for children from birth through age two and their families.