Early Interventionist/ Infant Development Specialist (Home Visits)

Ascend Rehab Services Inc•Dublin, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Ascend is seeking a dedicated, experienced, passionate, and fun-loving Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist (IDS) to work with infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their caregivers in the child’s natural environment. The role involves home visits in the Tri-Valley area (Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore) with commuting to Danville, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek areas being a plus. Ascend Rehab Services Inc. has a diverse, inclusive culture that fosters women's empowerment and is driven by its employees. Since its founding in 2004, Ascend has grown to over 100 staff members and operates job placements in clinic settings, school districts throughout Northern California, early intervention settings, and preschools. The multidisciplinary team includes OTs/STs and IDSs serving children via the RCEB.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of one year of experience in early intervention working with special needs children ages 0 to 3.
A minimum degree (bachelor's) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field.
Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal).
Reliable transportation to patients' homes.
Must be committed and looking for long-term employment.
Bachelor's degree (Required).
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in a home environment is a plus.
Master's degree is preferred.
Spanish-speaking is a plus.
Commuting to Danville, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek areas are a plus.

Responsibilities

Designing learning environments and activities that promote the infant’s or toddler’s acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes, communication, motor skills, self-help skills, and social interaction.
Curriculum planning, including the planned interaction of personnel, materials, and time and space, is key to achieving the outcomes in the IFSP for infants or toddlers with disabilities.
Conducting assessments and writing detailed developmental reports for children on caseload.
Providing families with information, skills, and support related to enhancing the skill development of the child and working with the infant or toddler with a disability to enhance the child’s development while coaching the parents who are the experts on their child.