Early Interventionist

Life Steps Foundation, Inc.; Diamond Bar (CA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Life Steps Foundation Children and Family Services in the San Gabriel Valley seeks dedicated Early Interventionists to provide in-home, one-to-one services to young children and to support families in identifying developmental needs and progress.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of field experience with young children, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and bilingual abilities (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish preferred).

Qualifikationen

• BA or MA in human development, early childhood education, psychology, or related social services preferred.
• Theoretical knowledge of infant and child development and the parent/child relationship.
• Bilingual ability in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish is highly preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Plan for children to develop age-appropriate skills in natural environments.
• Provide parents resources and information related to their child’s needs.
• Offer emotional support to families as they adjust to their child’s strengths and challenges.
• Complete authorized service hours and adhere to schedules.
• Assist in transitioning the child and family to preschool programs.
• Submit billing and payroll documents timely.
• Submit monthly reports to regional center coordinators.
• Address IFSP, IPP, and IEP goals in reports.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Bilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese, or 1st

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

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