TITLE: Early Interventionist
FLSA Status: Full Time/ Non-exempt
Reports To: Clinical Director
Schedule: Monday-Friday and some Saturdays as needed
Location: San Diego County
Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour COE
$1000.00 - Signing Bonus
Summary:
Under the direction of the Stars Therapy Clinical Director, the Early Interventionist provides early intervention instruction to children between ages 0-3 years enrolled in the California Early Start Program for the San Diego Regional Center. This role provides weekly instruction through in-home services to a caseload of children throughout San Diego County ensuring compliance with regulations in all aspects of services. The Early Interventionist plays an integral role in each child’s continued development through weekly instruction while demonstrating a family-centered philosophy and respect for cultural diversity.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains a caseload of families to which they provide direct services in an in-home setting, clinic or community based as assigned
- Completes detailed reports for each session documenting the child's development, behavioral needs and other required data by the scheduled deadlines
- Collaborates with caregivers in addressing developmental and behavioral concerns of children by sharing learning plans, suggesting activities, and by providing educational information
- Regularly cleans toys and other materials in preparation for instruction
- Maintains accurate documentation and client records through various company systems
● Completes required documentation and data collection by set deadlines
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, training and in-services for Stars Therapy Program
● Collaborates in assessments and adapts an individualized client treatment as needed
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a team
- Communicates effectively by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
- Applies a high level of discretion handling confidential information
- Ensures compliance with industry regulations including but not limited to HIPAA and all company policies
- Builds and maintains professional relationships with team members, vendors and consumers
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, training and in-services for Stars Therapy Program
- Completes all assigned training programs
- Performs additional job duties as assigned based on operational needs
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Develop objectives following Stars Therapy Program procedures
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop new techniques accordingly
- Build strong relationships with Stars staff, community service agencies and families
- Demonstrate high attention to detail
- Effective time management skills
- Work flexible hours to meet program requirements
- Commute to various areas in the San Diego county
Minimum Requirements:
- B.A. degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development or related field (Preferred) or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
- One (1) year of experience working with children (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Adult, child, infant, AED) & First Aid (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Excel, MS Word
- Available to work on Saturdays based on operational needs
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check
- Must be able to submit verification of authorization to work in the U.S.A. upon hire
NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various aspects of the position and the types of responsibilities that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position and does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Stars Therapy Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, creed, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Stars Therapy Services will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Our locations are drug-free. Background checks are required before employment begins.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
- infant care: 1 year (Preferred)
- ABA Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Escondido, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person