Early Interventionist/ Infant Development Specialist (Home Visits)
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 with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their caregivers in the child’s natural environment. The ideal specialists are passionate about working with children aged 0 to 3 and have knowledge of both typical and atypical child development. Join Ascend's multidisciplinary team of OTs/STs and IDSs serving kids via the RCEB. Ascend Rehab Services Inc. has a diverse culture of inclusion that fosters women's empowerment and is driven by its employees. Since our 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.
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, such as a master's degree, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable transportation to patients' homes
- Must be committed and looking for long-term employment
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities: 2 year (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in a home environment is a plus
- Spanish-speaking is 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
Benefits
- Great Salary or Hourly positions
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K w/employer contribution
- Paid travel/driving time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Fringe Benefits for cell phone, internet, and other reimbursements
- Paid study groups + CEUs
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship + support in multiple layers
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
