Early Intervention Specialist

Sevita • Hesperia, CA

14h • $20 - $23

About The Position

Early Intervention Specialist - Therapeutic HOURLY PAY: $20.20-22.84/hour plus mileage reimbursement Positions start as part-time hours (about 20-25 per week); potential to build up to full-time hours - depending on availability and caseload in certain areas Coverage area: Hesperia, Apple Valley, Victorville, Adelanto and surrounding areas Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers and school-age children and youth where they can naturally learn and develop. Plan, schedule and provide weekly early intervention in-home services OR in school settings for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. This specific area works with two age groups: School-age range (4 to 21 years old): Our Specialists work in school settings 1-on-1 with children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability. OR - Infant-toddler age range (age 0-3 years): Our Specialists do sessions in-home. The child's parent/guardian is always present for these sessions. Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines. Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices. Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching. Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team. This is a great position to start or advance in a therapeutic services career. We provide training and have many advancement opportunities in this program and in the company. We want to see our employees succeed! Qualifications: Education: For infant-toddler age position: Bachelor’s Degree in health/human services-related major required If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree: May consider Associate's degree (or equivalent) PLUS 2 years of experience working/volunteering with children Some coursework in Early Childhood education or Human Development, Psychology, sociology, or related, is required For School-age position: High School diploma required Experience: One year experience working/volunteering with infants or young children and their parents/guardians if candidate has Bachelor's degree, then experience may not be required For school-age program position: ABA and/or Behavior Management skills/experience/training is highly desired License: Valid CA driver’s license in good standing; Also must have at least one year of history as a licensed driver (in any US state) Vehicle: Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance coverage Skills/Characteristics: Effective communication skills to manage relationshipsA compassionate approachA commitment to quality in everything you do Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Availability: most sessions will be during the day time on the week days, but some flexibility with availability including some evenings and weekend times may be needed Working environment: Services provided in the home of children in program and their parents/guardians

Requirements

• For infant-toddler age position: Bachelor’s Degree in health/human services-related major required
• If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree: May consider Associate's degree (or equivalent) PLUS 2 years of experience working/volunteering with children
• Some coursework in Early Childhood education or Human Development, Psychology, sociology, or related, is required
• For School-age position: High School diploma required
• One year experience working/volunteering with infants or young children and their parents/guardians if candidate has Bachelor's degree, then experience may not be required
• Valid CA driver’s license in good standing
• Also must have at least one year of history as a licensed driver (in any US state)
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance coverage
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• For school-age program position: ABA and/or Behavior Management skills/experience/training is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly early intervention in-home services OR in school settings for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
• Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.

Benefits

• Part-time (about 20-25 hrs/week average) to start - possible to build up caseload to full-time (about 32 hours/week on average)
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week including: health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and Paid time off and holiday pay
• On-Demand pay - get paid as you go if you want! (no fees or cost to use this benefit)
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees