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. You’ll 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 SpecialistUnique opportunity to work with young children and make a difference in their development !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 where they can naturally learn and develop.Hourly Pay Rate : $19.20Responsibilities:
Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational in-home services for a caseload of infant/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, child development, and provide parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching.
Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and team.
Qualifications:
Associates degree or at least 60 college units in Human Services related field, preferably Child or Human Development major or coursework.
One-two year’s experience working with infants or young children and their parents
Valid CA driver’s license in good standing and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Effective communication skills to manage relationships and compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
Why Join Us?
Flexible full-time and part-time schedules available, with opportunity to increase caseload to full-time
Mileage reimbursement
Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan
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
EOE/AAE/ADACome 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.We’ve 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.Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
