Early Intervention Specialist

Mentor Community Services , a 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. Youll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Early Intervention Specialist - Therapeutic

HOURLY PAY : $20.20 to 22.84 / hour plus mileage reimbursement

Positions start as part-time hours (about 20-25 per week); potential to build up to full-time hours - depending on availability and caseload in certain areas

Coverage area : Hesperia, Apple Valley, Victorville, Adelanto and surrounding areas

Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-home early intervention specialized services for infants and toddlers and school-age children and youth where they can naturally learn and develop.

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly early intervention in-home services OR in school settings
• for a caseload of infant / toddlers with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
• This specific area works with two age groups :
• School-age range (4 to 21 years old) : Our Specialists work in school settings 1-on-1 with children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability.
• OR - Infant-toddler age range (age 0-3 years) : Our Specialists do sessions in-home. The child's parent / guardian is always present for these sessions.
• 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, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
• Monitor, document, and share the childs progress with the family and team.

This is a great position to start or advance in a therapeutic services career. We provide training and have many advancement opportunities in this program and in the company. We want to see our employees succeed!

Qualifications :

Some positions in this area require a Bachelors Degree (or Associate's degree plus 2 years of related experience)

For school-age program position : ABA and / or Behavior Management skills / experience / training is highly desired

Also must have at least one year of history as a licensed driver (in any US state)

Why Join Us?

Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.