Early Intervention Specialist

Sevita • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Early Intervention Specialist provides in-home early intervention and specialized services to infants and toddlers with disabilities, developmental delays, or autism spectrum disorders. The role involves planning, scheduling, and delivering weekly early educational services tailored to each child. The specialist assesses and documents children’s development, adapts activities across developmental areas, coaches parents, and shares progress with families and the service team.

The posting lists the position at $19.20 per hour and describes a full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full-time employees receive a compensation and benefits package. Part-time and as-needed schedules are also available.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working with infants or young children and their parents are preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Access to a registered vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for managing relationships.
• A compassionate approach and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Child Center Permit, teaching credential, therapy license, or nursing license preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working with infants or young children and their parents are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and provide weekly in-home early educational services for a caseload of infants and toddlers with disabilities, developmental delays, or autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer and accurately document program assessments and updates within required timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt activities that support language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, using best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions.
• Provide written information about parenting and child development, along with weekly activities and effective coaching for parents.
• Monitor, document, and share each child’s progress with the family and team.

Benefits

• Full compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time