Ascend believes that 'every day holds the possibility of a miracle for the children we serve',so if you have your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, you will truly enjoy being an Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist (IDS).
Ascend immediately seeks a dedicated, experienced, passionate, and fun-loving Early Interventionist/Infant Development Specialist to work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their caregivers in the child’s natural environment. We have multiple part-time and full-time openings throughout the East Bay. (Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Oakland)
The ideal specialists are passionate about their work with children ages 0 to 3 and know about typical and atypical child development.
Join us and be part of our close-knit family of healthcare professionals serving the western and eastern Alameda and Contra Costa areas. Our multidisciplinary team of OTs/STs and IDSs serves kids via the RCEB, and we aim to 'Learn, grow, and thrive just like the children we serve.
About Ascend:
Ascend Rehab Services Inc. has a diverse culture of inclusion that fosters women's empowerment and is employee-driven. Since our founding in 2004, Ascend has grown to over 100+ staff and operates job placements in clinic settings, school districts all over Northern California, early intervention settings, and pre-school. If you are passionate, enjoy collaboration with other disciplines, and want great benefits, please apply.
Benefits include:
Great Salary or Hourly positions
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K w/employer contribution
Paid travel/driving time
Mileage reimbursement
Fringe Benefits for cell phone, internet, and other reimbursements
Paid study groups + CEU's
PTO and Paid Holidays
Referral Bonus Program
Full time
Mentorship + support in multiple layers
The Infant Development Specialist's job duties will include the following:
Designing learning environments and activities that promote the infant’s or toddler’s acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes, communication, motor skills, self-help skills, and social interaction
Curriculum planning, including the planned interaction of personnel, materials, and time and space, is key to achieving the outcomes in the IFSP for infants or toddlers with disabilities
Conducting assessments and writing detailed developmental reports for children on caseload
Providing families with information, skills, and support related to enhancing the skill development of the child and Working with the infant or toddler with a disability to enhance the child’s development while coaching the parents who are the experts on their child
Qualifications & Requirements:
REQUIREMENT:Must have a minimum of one year experience in early intervention working with special needs children ages 0 to 3,
experience working with children in a home environment is a plus
A minimum degree (bachelor's) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related field, such as a master's degree, is preferred
Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
Reliable transportation to patient's homes
Must be committed and looking for long-term employment
Spanish speaking is a plus
Check us out on our website: www.ascendrehabinc.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Working with childrenwith developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
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