Early Interventionist

Air Comfort, Inc; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Steps Foundation Children and Family Services is seeking Early Interventionists to provide 1-to-1 in-home services in the San Gabriel Valley. The role involves working with families to address developmental needs in the child’s natural environment and documenting progress for regional centers.

Requirements include a BA degree with two years of related experience, knowledge of child development, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• BA degree plus two years related experience with young children.
• Knowledge of infant development and parent-child relationships.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Bilingual ability preferred: Mandarin, Cantonese or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and assist children to develop in natural environments.
• Provide resources and information to families.
• Support parents emotionally regarding their child’s strengths and challenges.
• Complete authorized service hours and maintain schedules.
• Help families transition to preschool programs.
• Submit billing, payroll, and client reports on time.
• Document IFSP/IPP/IEP goals in reports.

Skills

Infant development

Family collaboration

In-home services

Family communication

Bilingual: Mandarin/Cantonese/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Life Steps Foundation Children and Family Services is a non-profit organization which provides services through referrals from various Regional Centers to children under three who have - or are at risk for - developmental disabilities.

Life Steps Foundation Children and Family Services is currently seeking full and part-time Early Interventionists to work in the San Gabriel Valley.

Early Interventionist is responsible for providing 1-to-1 in-home early intervention services in the child's natural environment. Early Interventionists are also responsible for working with families to identify and respond to children's developmental needs and progress.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Effectively plan for and assist children in becoming developmentally age appropriate and/or teaching their full developmental potential for inclusion in natural environments.
• Provide parents resources and information related to their child's needs.
• Provide a possible emotional support in assisting parents accepting their child's strength and weakness.
• Complete authorized service hours and adhere to agreed upon schedules.
• Help the child and family transition to an appropriate preschool program.
• Submit complete, accurate, and legible billing and payroll documents in a timely manner.
• Submit monthly client reports by phone or email to regional center coordinators.
• Address IFSP, IPP, and IEP goals and objectives and incorporate in the reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an BA degree and two (2) years field related experience with young children. (BA or MA in human development, early childhood education [15 units or more], psychology, or other social services area is preferable).
• Have theoretical knowledge of infant and child development and understand the importance of the parent/child relationship.
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Be able to attend monthly staff meetings, trainings and supervisions.
• Have experience working with both typical (non-delayed) and atypical children and their families is highly preferred.
• Bilingual: Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish is highly preferred

We look forward to meeting you!