Early Intervention Specialist

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. 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.    This is a great position to start or advance in a therapeutic services career. We provide training and have many advancement opportunities in this program and in the company. We want to see our employees succeed!    Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in health/human services-related major required If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree: May substitute one year of full time college for each year of experience working/volunteering with children (For example, if you have the equivalent of two years of full-time college classes PLUS 2 or more years of experience working directly with children we will consider this as meeting the requirement)   *Note: if candidate has Bachelor's degree, then experience may not be required IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure to add any and all experience working AND volunteering directly with children to your application or resume. If we do not see the combination of required education and experience on your application you will not advance to the interview process. If you have any questions about these requirements please email Allie at Alexandria.Fisher@sevitahealth.com.  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   Why Join Us?  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   Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals – Apply Today!