Early Interventionist

Company: Life Steps Foundation
Location: Monterey Park
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Job description Life Steps Foundation Children and Family Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing Early Intervention Program created with the purpose of providing excellent In-Home Infant Developmental Services to children and their families in their natural environment where the child and family feel most comfortable. We continue to provide the best service for our clients with over 30 years of experience in the field. Our program centers its attention on providing services to children with established delays in any area of development, as well as children considered by a qualified clinical team to be at risk of such delays. The program has been designed for children between birth and thirty-six months of age. JOB SUMMARY Provide infant stimulation, planning, progress reporting, and diagnostic services to infant clients with developmental disabilities. To provide individualized sessions for the client and their families (including recommendations and notes). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -- Monitor the progress of assigned clients by regular observation and intervention sessions. Sessions require the Early Interventionist/ Infant Development Specialist to provide activities to promote all 6 areas of development: language, gross motor, fine motor, social/emotional, self-help and cognitive. -- In-home visit: Each session is one (1) hour and is provided in-home. Requires that the Early Interventionist drive from home to home providing the services. Services are to be specifically planned for a client and should encourage parent involvement as well as high child participation. -- Provide feedback and write developmental reports on a regular basis for Initial Evaluations, Quarterly Reports, Individual Program Plan, and any other required reports for the families and the regional center. -- Maintain open and clear communication with supervisor, team members and office staff to ensure quality services. -- Follow all general confidentiality, State of California, Regional Center, Life Steps, and HIPAA regulations. QUALIFICATIONS -- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work or any related field of social/child services. -- Must have a valid CA Driver License and valid auto insurance. -- Daily access to computer w/ internet access, and smartphone. -- Strong understanding of the fundamentals of development and be comfortable and enthusiastic about working with children with special needs. -- 1 years of experience working with children ages 0-3. Experience working with infants/children with special needs preferred. -- Proficient in English and fluent in either of the following languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish is a plus. -- Good communication, time management, and organizational skills. WORK HOURS/DAYS -- Part-time position with training. -- Early Interventionists arrange and keep their own schedules for In-Home sessions. They contact the families and set up the appointments at times that are convenient for both parties. AREAS SERVED -- Monterey Park and surrounding cities -- San Gabriel Valley area SALARY $21.00 - $23.00 / hour (based on experience) mileage reimbursement of .50 cents/mile between client homes. BENEFITS We offer flexible work hours and a friendly work environment. Medical, dental, and vision with supplemental benefits as well as vacation will be provided and paid holiday available to full time staff; as well as a 403(b) Retirement plan with a safe harbor match/bonus from the Company. Required experience: Have a minimum of one-year field related experience with young children. Experience working with children with developmental delays a plus. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $250 (Once 90 day introductory period is over) COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated, Face masks are required

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