Early Intervention Technician

Sevita•Searles Valley, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention Technician provides specialized early intervention services to school-age children and youth with developmental disabilities. This school-based position involves working one-on-one with children in a therapeutic capacity to address individual behavioral and developmental goals. The role begins at approximately 20–25 hours per week, with the potential to build a caseload and reach full-time hours depending on availability and caseload in the area. The position follows the school-year schedule, so school breaks in summer and winter may affect working hours. Technicians plan, schedule, and provide weekly services; design, implement, and adapt activities addressing language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development; and complete assessments and documentation accurately and on time. They model effective adult-child interactions, share written information and weekly activities with parents, coach families, and monitor and communicate each child’s progress with the family and team. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working or volunteering with infants or young children and their parents or guardians.
Valid California driver’s license in good standing.
At least one year of history as a licensed driver in any U.S. state.
Access to a registered vehicle and proof of insurance coverage.
Effective communication skills for managing relationships.
Compassionate approach and commitment to quality.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Availability primarily during daytime weekdays, with some flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Some college classes in Child Development or Psychology.
ABA and/or Behavior Management skills, experience, or training.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and provide weekly early intervention services for a caseload of school-age children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Work one-on-one with children in school settings to address specific behavioral or developmental goals.
Administer and accurately document program assessments and updates within required timelines.
Design, implement, and adapt activities for each child’s language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development using best practices.
Model effective adult-child interactions.
Provide parents with written information on parenting and child development, weekly activities, and effective coaching.
Monitor, document, and share children’s progress with their families and the team.