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Meriden, Connecticut

Developmental Therapy Associate

Developmental TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40k-$49k

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Job Description

Kidsteps early intervention program is seeking an outstanding Developmental Therapy Associate to ensure the development and implementation of activities that are family-centered and promote positive outcomes! If you're looking for a career that makes a huge impact in the lives of children and families, we want you!

  • Hours: 40 hours/week, non-exempt
  • Location: Meriden area
  • Pay Rate: Between $40,000-$49,000

Responsibilities of our Developmental Therapy Associate will include:

Under supervision, assessing children and families and assisting with and planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing curriculums and IFSP's that will meet the individual developmental needs of young children and their families.

Complying with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices providing state contracted early intervention services.

Performing functions of service coordinator including ensuring that Early Intervention services achieve desired outcomes for families and children served and meet the standards as established by the state’s quality assurance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Early Intervention or related field required.

  • Experience in children and family services with a focus on early intervention preferred.
  • Must have a valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must have internet access, cell phone, and reliable transportation.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, wellness benefits and employee assistance programs. We are committed to supporting family-centered practices and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Developmental Therapy Associate will assess children and families while planning and implementing individualized curriculums and IFSPs. They will also perform service coordination duties to ensure early intervention services meet state quality standards and desired outcomes.

Key Skills

Curriculum planningFamily-centered practiceAssessmentIFSP developmentCase managementRegulatory compliance

Developmental Therapy Career Context

Developmental Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Developmental Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$43k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Developmental Therapy listings in Connecticut31 active2,057 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Developmental Therapy pay trend+12.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Lumibility

Non-profit Organizations
Westbrook, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Wellness benefits
Employee assistance programs

Living in Meriden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k≈ 8.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,873/mo≈ 56% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.