Infant Development Specialist

Teamwork Therapies; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Dental

Health

Vision benefits

Free Life Insurance

10 days PTO

5 days sick leave

8 paid national holidays

flexible timings

Job summary

Teamwork Therapies is seeking a Masters-educated specialist to provide early intervention services for children ages 0-3 in Oakland. The role involves home-based EI, travel to multiple sites, and telehealth sessions with families and caregivers.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, set IFSP-based goals, and document progress while supporting diverse families and communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in child development, psychology, special education, or related field.
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.
• Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and clean driving record.
• 2–3 early intervention or special education preschool experiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides early intervention services to children aged 0-3 with developmental delay or risk.
• Supports parents and caregivers by modeling strategies and providing education.
• Sets and monitors goals per the child’s IFSP.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and other therapists/case manager.
• Assesses and consults on child development using discipline-specific tools.
• Develops individualized goals and curricula based on family needs.
• Completes billing in a timely manner
• Provides written and verbal communications to parents/caregivers.
• Offers resources and referrals as needed.
• Documents treatment notes and progress reports within required timeframes.
• Works with families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Masters in child development/Psychology/special education

Job description

About this role

Teamwork Therapies provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Early Intervention services to the pediatric population in the Central Valley and Bay Area. We provide clinic, home-based therapy services, school, and nursing home services. Our current need is for an IDS in the Oakland areas willing to do home-based Early Intervention Services. The current position requires travel to the above areas and telehealth sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides early intervention services to children ages 0-3 who have been identified as having, or being at risk of developmental delay or disability.
• Supports parents and care providers by modeling strategies and providing education to promote their child’s unique development.
• Sets and monitors children’s goals in accordance with the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other therapist and case manager.
• Assesses, evaluates, and consults on a child’s developmental progress using discipline-specific assessment tools.
• Develops individual client goals and plans curriculum according to child and family’s needs.
• Completes billing in a timely manner
• Provides suggestions and educational materials through written and verbal communication to their parents/care providers.
• Supports parents in learning ways to foster their child’s unique development.
• Provides other resources and makes referrals to other support services as needed.
• Completes necessary documentation within the required timeframe, including treatment notes and progress reports.
• Experience working with families from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds preferred.
• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting and collaborates with peers/leadership.
• Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.

Requirements

• Masters in child development/Psychology/special education or related field.
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Having a minimum of 2-3 early intervention experiences or special education preschool experiences is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay

$40-$60/hr. or $70,000USD to $90,000USD.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Dental
• Health
• Vision benefits
• Free Life Insurance
• 10 days PTO
• 5 days sick leave
• 8 paid national holidays
• flexible timings