Infant Development Specialist (Clinic Based)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. is a woman-led, multidisciplinary company serving children across Northern California since 2004. We are proud to partner with the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) to deliver high-quality early intervention services. At Ascend, every day holds the possibility of a miracle, and we strive to grow, learn, and thrive just like the children we support.

Overview:
Ascend Rehab Services is hiring an experienced and passionate Infant Development Specialist (IDS) to join our team in Antioch, CA . This position is based in a pediatric outpatient clinic and preschool setting —not home-based—and focuses on supporting toddlers ages 18 to 36 months with developmental delays.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, IDSs) to provide services that promote developmental milestones through direct instruction and caregiver coaching. If you want a meaningful, team-oriented role with growth potential, join us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction to toddlers in a clinic/preschool setting

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities

• Conduct developmental assessments and write reports

• Coach caregivers during sessions to support carryover of skills

• Collaborate with other specialists and participate in team meetings

• Contribute to IFSP goals and documentation

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in early intervention (ages 0–3)

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field (Master’s in a related field preferred)

• Strong knowledge of typical and atypical development

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Spanish-speaking is a plus

• Clinic or preschool experience strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $75K - $90K per year

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• PTO and paid holidays

• CEU/study group reimbursement

• Fringe reimbursement (phone, internet, etc.)

• Mileage and travel time reimbursement (if applicable)

• Paid mentorship and career support

• Employee referral bonuses

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