Infant Development Assessments (IDA) Assistant Manager

Home Of Guiding Hands Corporation•El Cajon, CA

45d•$28 - $30

About The Position

Join us in making a difference at Home of Guiding Hands as we enhance the quality of life for children with special needs. As the IDA Assistant Manager, you will support the IDA Manager in overseeing program operations across San Diego and Imperial Counties, helping to ensure that services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. This role provides hands-on support to staff, assists with quality assurance, and helps coordinate communication between teams and leadership. HGH offers flexible schedules, paid sick and vacation time, medical/dental benefits, 403b retirement plans, initial and ongoing training, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years of experience in the field of early intervention or developmental services.
Knowledge of Autism and other developmental disabilities required.
Experience providing staff support, mentoring, and team leadership.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to directly address areas of concern.
Highly organized and efficient, with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support program goals.
Ability to exercise sound, expert judgement within general policy guidelines.
A passion for excellence through teamwork, positive change, and communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Must receive criminal record clearance from DOJ.
Must have valid California Driver’s license, safe driving record, and have been licensed to drive at least 2 years.
Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
Read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the IDA, California Regional Center System and Early Start Services preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the IDA Manager in implementing and monitoring IDA services across both counties.
Support staff in meeting program goals and objectives by providing day-to-day guidance and troubleshooting support.
Participate in quality assurance reviews and help identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
Assist in maintaining compliance with agency policies, procedures, and state regulations.
Help coordinate staff schedules, assignments, and coverage to ensure timely service delivery.
Support hiring, onboarding, and training new staff under the direction of the IDA Manager.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff as assigned.
Collect and organize program data for reporting and evaluation purposes.
Participate with outside agencies that have an impact on people with disabilities and their families (SDRC, DDS, IDA Institute, etc.)
Participate in outreach and marketing to educate the community about services and potential job opportunities.
Assist with administrative tasks, documentation, and communication between program staff and leadership.
Act as a point of contact in the Manager’s absence to ensure continuity of operations.