Early Intervention Specialist

Mentor South Bay , provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. For over 35 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Early Intervention Specialist - School-Age

HOURLY PAY: $20.20/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 school-age children and youth where they can naturally learn and develop.

Current openings are for 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.

• Plan, schedule and provide weekly early intervention in school settings for a caseload of children/adolescents with developmental disabilities (Autism, down's syndrome, etc.).

• Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines.

• Design, implement, and adapt activities for behavioral, 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.

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 School-age position: High School diploma (or equivalent/GED) required

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

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

• License: Valid CA driver’s 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 : must be available during regular school hours - Mon-Fri between 8am and 3 pm.

• Working environment : Services provided in school setting

Why Join Us?

• Part-time (about 20-25 hrs/week average) to start - possibility 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 - part-time and full-time employees have access to 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.

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.

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