Early Intervention Specialist

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

About the role

You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers where they can naturally learn and develop. Plan, schedule, and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infants/toddlers with disabilities, including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

• Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.
• Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development for each individual child, utilizing best practices.
• Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting and child development.
• Provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
• Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience working with infants or young children and their parents preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Child Center Permit, Teaching Credential, Therapy, or Nursing License preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.

Benefits

• Full, part-time, and as-needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

Pay

$19.20/hr