Early Intervention Specialist

Sevita • Palm Springs, CA

1d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Early Intervention Specialist - Therapeutic
HOURLY PAY: $20.20-22.84/hour plus mileage reimbursement
Positions start as part-time hours (about 20-25 per week); potential to build up to full-time hours - depending on availability and caseload in the area
Coverage area includes:
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Coachella
Indio
Cathedral City
And surrounding areas

Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in health/human services-related major required
• If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree: May consider Associate's degree (or equivalent) PLUS 2 years of experience working/volunteering with children
• Some coursework in Early Childhood education or Human Development, Psychology, sociology, or related, is required
• Experience: One year experience working/volunteering with infants or young children and their parents/guardians
• if candidate has Bachelor's degree, then experience may not be required
• License: Valid CA driver’s license in good standing
• Also must have at least one year of history as a licensed driver (in any US state)
• Vehicle: Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance coverage
• Skills/Characteristics: Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Availability: most sessions will be during the day time on the week days, but some flexibility with availability including some evenings and weekend times may be needed
• Working environment: Services provided in the home of children in program and their parents/guardians

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infant/toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
• Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents/guardians with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
• Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.

Benefits

• Part-time (about 20-25 hrs/week average) to start - can build up caseload to full time
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week including: health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and Paid time off and holiday pay
• On-Demand pay - get paid as you go if you want! (no fees or cost to use this benefit)
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees