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) home visits in the Tri-Valley area of Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore. Being able to commute to Danville, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek area are a plus.

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. 

The ideal specialists are passionate about working with children aged 0 to 3 and knowledgeable about both typical and atypical child development.

Join us and be part of our close-knit family of healthcare professionals serving the western and eastern parts of Alameda and Contra Costa. 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, inclusive culture that fosters women's empowerment and is driven by its employees. Since our founding in 2004, Ascend has grown to over 100 staff members and operates job placements in clinic settings, school districts throughout Northern California, early intervention settings, and preschools. If you are passionate, enjoy collaborating with other disciplines, and are seeking excellent 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 + CEUs
• 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 of 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 patients' 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 children with developmental disabilities: 2 year (Required)