Early Intervention Assistant

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Part-time schedules available Momentum PTN is hiring a Early Intervention Assistant for our Torrance location. As the Early Intervention Assistant, you will high quality, compassionate, and professional services to children with special needs and their families. Our Early Intervention Assistant have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in education and to develop caring relationships.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent; required
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
Work collaboratively with families
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field; preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
Respects and promotes the right of individuals
Provides ongoing support to therapists and teachers by encouraging children to participate in therapy group or other program activities
Builds, supports, and maintains relationships with participating families
Assists children in safely completing therapeutic activities and promote social interaction and play
Leads the developmental center activities by providing stimulating and structured play activities for children to practice the skills that they are learning in their therapy groups
Participates in daily collaboration and monthly staff meetings
Participates in maintenance of equipment and toys
Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs