Early Interventionist/ Infant Development Specialist (Home Visits)

About the role

Ascend believes that 'every day holds the possibility of a miracle for the children we serve,' so if you have your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, you will truly enjoy being an Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist (IDS) in the Tracy, Mountain House, Manteca, and Lathrop area, providing home visits.

Responsibilities

• Designing learning environments and activities that promote the infant’s or toddler’s acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes, communication, motor skills, self-help skills, and social interaction
• Curriculum planning, including the planned interaction of personnel, materials, and time and space, is key to achieving the outcomes in the IFSP for infants or toddlers with disabilities
• Conducting assessments and writing detailed developmental reports for children on caseload
• Providing families with information, skills, and support related to enhancing the skill development of the child and working with the infant or toddler with a disability to enhance the child’s development while coaching the parents who are the experts on their child

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in early intervention working with special needs children ages 0 to 3
• Experience working with children in a home environment is a plus
• A minimum degree (bachelor's) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field, such as a master's degree, is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
• Reliable transportation to patients' homes
• Must be committed and looking for long-term employment
• Spanish-speaking is a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum degree (bachelor's) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field, such as a master's degree, is preferred

Benefits

• Great Salary or Hourly positions
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K w/employer contribution
• Paid travel/driving time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Fringe Benefits for cell phone, internet, and other reimbursements
• Paid study groups + CEUs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program

Pay

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Working with children with developmental disabilities: 2 year (Required)