Early Interventionist - Del Norte County

The Early Interventionist provides specialized developmental intervention and monitoring to children, ages 0 to 3 (0-5 in Lakeport), who have an identified developmental delay or may be at risk of delay. The Early Interventionist works closely with families, care providers and members of the Regional Centers’ interdisciplinary teams to monitor and enable children’s development. The Early Interventionist is charged with creating a rich learning environment in which the child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize learning potential.

This is a variable hour position. Benefits eligibility is based on averaging 27 or more hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide effective early intervention services in an inclusive and innovative manner that supports families and clients
• Set and monitor client goals and evaluate clients’ developmental progress
• Meet or exceed EI individual billed hours and productivity targets
• Adhere to clinical practice and documentation standards
• Collaborate with FoC shared services departments to ensure successful delivery of services
• Adhere to the FoC network structure organizational protocols
• Ensure compliance, regulatory, and funder requirements are met
• Follow the Easterseals EI programs business operating system
• Complete additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Associate’s degree required in one of the following disciplines: child development, special education, early childhood special education, social work, or related field; or AA Degree + 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Must have at least 2 years of professional experience working with children. Prior experience caring for infants and toddlers is highly desirable.
• Experience working with a wide range of children and families from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Cantonese speaking highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to engage children and families, and work with very active children on the floor
• Able to work in a team-oriented setting and collaborates with peers/leadership.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bi-lingual ability preferred.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of Easterseals.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer software.
• Committed to the values of Easterseals while demonstrating professional judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time up to and including 6-8 hours a day.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time up to and including 6-8 hours a day.
• Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
• Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes)
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading up to and including 25lbs to 50lbs.
• Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Ability to utilize computer and iPhone.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Must attend any required training.

Benefits: As a Variable Hourly Employee, you are eligible for benefits if you average 27 or more hours per week. Eligibility is assessed after nine months and reviewed every six months after that.

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — choose from Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente medical plans, plus Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision.
• Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra — coaching, therapy, and self-guided care, available 24/7, plus legal, financial, and child/elder/pet care resources.
• Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.

Paid Time Off

• Sick/Wellness Leave — up to 12 days a year for full-time schedules, based on hours worked, plus a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program so colleagues can support each other through emergencies.
• Vacation that grows with your tenure — up to 15 days a year in your first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond, based on hours worked.
• Up to 10 paid holidays a year based on the company calendar and your hire date, plus up to 2 Personal Days.

Financial Wellbeing

• 403(b) retirement plan through Fidelity, with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
• Limited-Purpose (Dental & Vision) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) — save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses when enrolled in a qualifying medical plan (Blue Shield or Kaiser HDHP). Our Family of Companies contributes $60/month for individual coverage or $120/month for family coverage.
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
• myFlexPay — access money you’ve already earned, any time you need it, with no loan and no interest.

Perks & Extras

• Up to $2,000 a year in Learning Reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
• Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program — earn a bonus (up to $1,000) based on the position your referral is hired into.

About Us: For nearly 100 years, Easterseals Northern California has provided services to people with disabilities and their families, helping them live, learn, work, and play to their full potential. Today, Easterseals Northern California is a powerhouse in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) space and it’s setting a new standard of care. Easterseals Northern California is also a founding member of one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks delivering more than one million hours of clinical services annually to people in need across Northern California. We are part of a family of companies, a strategic set of non-profit organizations, including the Catalight Foundation, Easterseals Northern California, and Catalight Care Services (CCS), that are working together to responsibly disrupt and transform the delivery of home and community-based care.

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$34.00 to $35.00 Per Hour

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.