Early Interventionist

AbilityPath • Redwood City, CA

3d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

MAKE INCLUSION YOUR MISSION! We empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships. AbilityPath is looking for talented and resourceful people who believe in the abilities of ALL people, including those with special needs. We offer a diverse and rewarding work environment where YOU can make a difference! AbilityPath is hiring Early Interventionists or Early Childhood Special Educators to join our team! We have openings for an Early Interventionist or Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) to join our amazing Children’s Therapy team to deliver early intervention services for children and their families! Work in collaboration and alongside Occupational and Speech Language Pathologist Therapists to support young children and families Deliver services that focus on cognitive, communication and social skill development to maximize developmental progress and skill acquisition in individual sessions and classroom settings Compensation: $70,000-$85,000 annually ABOUT US : We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER! WHAT WE OFFER : At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff: Up to 4 weeks of PTO 10 paid holidays Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire 401(k) plan with employer match Performance bonuses Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities Full-time staff only WHAT WE VALUE: Passion for the mission Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities Teamwork and collaboration Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams. ABOUT THE ROLE: Facilitate group and individual developmental sessions Provide case management Maintain a standard caseload of individual clients Conduct assessments and write reports Provide parent education and support Conduct home visits Participate in provision of each child’s IFSP treatment plan through interagency collaboration Partner with families for the development and implementation of individual program goals Oversee children's integration into the community adhering to program objectives while maintaining a safe environment Responsible for planning and implementation of classroom activities (including set-up and clean-up of class, organization of classroom and program materials) Other duties as required EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate .

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License/ID
• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
• Proof of negative TB test results
• Verification of occupational physical clearance
• Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age or job permit clearance
• Ability to drive personal vehicle to conduct home visits
• Ability to physically manage children up to 40 lbs. (carrying, positioning)
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Experience teaching children ages 0-5 years old
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)
• Minimum one year experience in a pediatric setting
• Must have access to a personal vehicle to conduct home visits as scheduled
• Experience providing virtual services

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual developmental sessions
• Provide case management
• Maintain a standard caseload of individual clients
• Conduct assessments and write reports
• Provide parent education and support
• Conduct home visits
• Participate in provision of each child’s IFSP treatment plan through interagency collaboration
• Partner with families for the development and implementation of individual program goals
• Oversee children's integration into the community adhering to program objectives while maintaining a safe environment
• Responsible for planning and implementation of classroom activities (including set-up and clean-up of class, organization of classroom and program materials)
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Performance bonuses
• Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level