Early Intervention Assistant

Early Intervention Assistant

Part-time schedules available
Momentum PTN is hiring a Early Intervention Assistant for our Torrance location.

About the role

As the Early Intervention Assistant, you will high quality, compassionate, and professional services to children with special needs and their families. Our Early Intervention Assistant have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in education and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Part-time)

• Lifetime Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retailer Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Direct Deposit
• Reliable Schedule

Essential Responsibilities

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Provides ongoing support to therapists and teachers by encouraging children to participate in therapy group or other program activities
• Buils, supports, and maintains relationships with participating families
• Assists children in safely completing therapeutic activities and promote social interaction and play
• Leads the developmental center activities by providing stimulating and structured play activities for children to practice the skills that they are learning in their therapy groups
• Participates in daily collaboration and monthly staff meetings
• Participates in maintenance of equipment and toys
• Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent; required
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, or related field; preferred
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
• Work collaboratively with families
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Able to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

About Momentum

Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California. With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.