Early Intervention Specialist (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Coachella areas)

Apply now - or you can email our recruiter from this posting (please include a resume and contact info). Link to this job posting and application on our careers site: https://jobs.sevitahealth.com/us/en/job/490083/Early-Intervention-Specialist Therapeutic Early Intervention Specialist HOURLY PAY RANGE: $20.20 to 22.84/hour (depending on experience, education, etc.) plus mileage reimbursement Positions start as part-time hours (about 20-25 per week); potential to quickly build up to full-time hours AREAS WE NEED FOR THIS POSITION: Palm Desert Coachella Palm Springs *And surrounding cities and areas As an Early Intervention Specialist you will be part of a team that provides therapeutic and specialized services for infants and toddlers with intellectual or developmental disabilities in-home 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 with written weekly activities and effective coaching. - Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team. Qualifications: - REQUIRED: High School diploma - PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree or some college in Early Childhood education or Human Development is highly desired - PREFERRED: One year experience working with infants or young children and their parents; some experience working with children, youth or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities; Special Education aides encouraged to apply! - ABA or Behavioral Intervention or Technician experience is HIGHLY DESIRED - REQUIRED: Valid CA driver’s license in good standing; also must have at least one year as a licensed driver (in any US state) - REQUIRED: Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance - REQUIRED: Effective communication skills to manage relationships a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do - REQUIRED: Flexible availability - you set your own schedule, need to be available to meet with the children when parents are available which is typically during daytime hours but can include some afternoon/evenings and/or weekend hours. Why Join Us? - Part-time schedules to start, with the option to build up to full-time - flexible schedule you are in control of - 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, plus more - 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! https://jobs.sevitahealth.com/us/en/job/331703/Early-Intervention-Specialist This position is part of our Creative Home Programs team which is a sub-brand of Sevita. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000+ team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000+ individuals we serve all over the U.S. Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.