Early Interventionist - Redding Region

Easterseals Northern California • Lakeport, CA

4d • $70,304 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Interventionist provides specialized developmental intervention and monitoring to children, ages 0 to 3 (0-5 in Lakeport), who have an identified developmental delay or may be at risk of delay. The Early Interventionist works closely with families, care providers and members of the Regional Centers’ interdisciplinary teams to monitor and enable children’s development. The Early Interventionist is charged with creating a rich learning environment in which the child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize learning potential.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required in one of the following disciplines strongly preferred: child development, special education, early childhood special education, social work, or related field; or AA Degree + 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Must have at least 2 years of professional experience working with children.
• Prior experience caring for infants and toddlers is highly desirable.
• Experience working with a wide range of children and families from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to engage children and families, and work with very active children on the floor
• Able to work in a team-oriented setting and collaborates with peers/leadership.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bi-lingual ability preferred.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of Easterseals.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer software.
• Committed to the values of the while demonstrating professional judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Must attend any required training.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Cantonese speaking highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective early intervention services in an inclusive and innovative manner that supports families and clients
• Set and monitor client goals and evaluate clients’ developmental progress
• Meet or exceed EI individual billed hours and productivity targets
• Adhere to clinical practice and documentation standards
• Collaborate with FoC shared services departments to ensure successful delivery of services
• Adhere to the FoC network structure organizational protocols
• Ensure compliance, regulatory, and funder requirements are met
• Follow the Easterseals EI programs business operating system
• Complete additional job duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical coverage
• paid time off
• individual development programs
• learning reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree