Ascend believes that 'every day holds the possibility of a miracle for the children we serve', so if you have your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, you will truly enjoy being an Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist (IDS).Ascend immediately seeks a dedicated, experienced, passionate, and fun-loving Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist to work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their caregivers in the child's natural environment.The ideal specialists are passionate about their work with children ages 0 to 3 and know about typical and atypical child development.Join us and be part of our close-knit family of healthcare professionals serving the western and eastern Alameda and Contra Costa areas. Our multidisciplinary team of OTs/STs and IDSs serves kids via the RCEB, and we aim to 'Learn, grow, and thrive just like the children we serve.
About Ascend:Ascend Rehab Services Inc. has a diverse culture of inclusion that fosters women's empowerment and is employee-driven. Since our founding in 2004, Ascend has grown to over 100+ staff and operates job placements in clinic settings, school districts all over Northern California, early intervention settings, and pre-school. Please apply if you are passionate, enjoy collaboration with other disciplines, and want great benefits.
Benefits include:- Great Salary or Hourly positions
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K w/employer contribution
- Paid travel/driving time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Fringe Benefits for cell phone, internet, and other reimbursements
- Paid study groups + CEU's
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Referral Bonus Program
- Full time
- Mentorship + support in multiple layers
The Infant Development Specialist's job duties will include the following:- Designing learning environments and activities that promote the infant's or toddler's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes, communication, motor skills, self-help skills, and social interaction
- Curriculum planning, including the planned interaction of personnel, materials, and time and space, is key to achieving the outcomes in the IFSP for infants or toddlers with disabilities.
- Conducting assessments and writing detailed developmental reports for children on caseload.
- Providing families with information, skills, and support related to enhancing the skill development of the child and Working with the infant or toddler with a disability to enhance the child's development while coaching the parents who are the experts on their child
Qualifications & Requirements:- REQUIREMENT: Must have a minimum of one year experience in early intervention working with special needs children ages 0 to 3,
- experience working with children in a home environment is a plus
- A minimum degree (bachelor's) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field, such as a master's degree, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable transportation to patient's homes
- Must be committed and looking for long-term employment
- Spanish speaking is a plus
Check us out on our website: www.ascendrehabinc.comJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Working with children with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)