Early Intervention Specialist

Sevita•Palm Springs, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves providing in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop. The position starts as part-time with the potential to build up to full-time hours, depending on caseload availability. The coverage area includes Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Coachella, Indio, Cathedral City, and surrounding areas. This is a therapeutic services role focused on supporting children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in health/human services-related major required
Some coursework in Early Childhood education or Human Development, Psychology, sociology, or related, is 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
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

Associate's degree (or equivalent) PLUS 2 years of experience working/volunteering with children (if candidate does not have a Bachelor's Degree)

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services 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/guardians with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.