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 : $20.20-22.84 / hour plus mileage reimbursement

Positions start as part-time hours (about 20-25 per week); potential to quickly 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 :

Education :

For infant-toddler age position : Bachelors Degree in health / human services-related major required

If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree : May consider Associate's degree (or equivalent) PLUS 2 years of experience working / volunteering with children

Some coursework in Early Childhood education or Human Development, Psychology, sociology, or related, is required

For School-age position : High School diploma required

Experience : One year experience working / volunteering with infants or young children and their parents / guardians

if candidate has Bachelor's degree, then experience may not be required

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

License : Valid CA drivers license in good standing;

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

Vehicle : Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance coverage

Skills / Characteristics :

Effective communication skills to manage relationships

A compassionate approach

A commitment to quality in everything you do

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Availability : most sessions will be during the day time on the week days, but some flexibility with availability including some evenings and weekend times may be needed

Working environment : Services provided in the home of children in program and their parents / guardians

Why Join Us?

Part-time (about 20-25 hrs / week average) to start - possible to build up caseload to full-time (about 32 hours / week on average)

Full compensation / benefits package for employees working 32+ hours / week including : health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and Paid time off and holiday pay

On-Demand pay - get paid as you go if you want! (no fees or cost to use this benefit)

Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers

Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

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.