Infant Development Specialist (IDS) – Central Valley

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Dental benefits

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Free Life Insurance

10 days PTO

5 days sick leave

8 paid national holidays

Flexible timings

Job summary

A pediatric therapy service provider in California is seeking an IDS to deliver early intervention services for children aged 0-3 who may have developmental delays. The role requires effective communication with parents and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Master's in child development or a related field and be able to travel to clients' homes. This position offers flexible hours and includes comprehensive benefits such as health and dental insurance, 401K match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2-3 years of early intervention or special education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides early intervention services to children ages 0-3 with developmental delays.
• Supports parents by providing education to promote their child's development.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with other therapists.
• Completes necessary documentation including treatment notes and progress reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Sensitivity to diverse populations

Team collaboration

Education

Masters in child development/Psychology/special education or related field

Job description

Posted 1 week ago

$70k – $90k In-person Not specified IDS

About this role

Teamwork Therapies provides Speech, Occupational, and Early Intervention services to the pediatric population in Pleasanton, Tracy, Stockton areas. We provide clinic, home-based therapy services, school, and nursing home services. Our current need is for an IDS in Stockton, Tracy area 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, Part-time

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

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