POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Location: Sylmar and San Fernando CA

Hiring for positions Monday -Friday 9:00-7:00 PM

Comprehensive Autism Related Education (CARE), Inc. is looking for an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) and Behavioral Therapist (BT) dual position,who is responsible for coordinating and implementing services to children (aged 0-3-years-old) and older with suspected and diagnosed disabilities and their families related to CARE’s Building Up Infant Learning and Development (BUILD) program. The EIS provides appropriate treatment, education, and/or consultation with families, care providers, and community partners about treatment options.

Behavior Therapist Responsibilities:

• Implements behavior intervention programs
• Collect data on target behaviors
• Parent/caregiver training
• Run lessons on acquisition
• Collaborate with the team to ensure client progress
• Optional to pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Provide and implement an early intervention program at the client’s home/community/school or via telehealth

· Collect, record, and summarize data on target behaviors via an electronic portal

· Maintain/update client programs based on assessment and progress

· Monitor client’s program and progress

· Maintain consistent communication with the direct supervisor regarding the program

· Attend and participate in CARE team meetings

· Encourage a continuous exchange of ideas and maintain positive relationships with family service advocates, staff, regional center, external early intervention(s), and mental health providers

· Develop strategies that connect all activities with the goal of improving client outcomes

· Write progress and transition reports, as well as any addendums for additional potential services

· Demonstrate content area mastery in child development, 0-3-years of age

· Passion for connecting with infants & toddlers and their families in support of client’s developmental success

· Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences

· Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical

· Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously

· Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance

· Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines

· Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships

· Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position

· Maintain schedule and render sessions daily

· Support parental involvement and participation during sessions

· Follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)

· Write and turn in concise, grammatically correct, and clear professional notes and documentation timely within an established electronic system

· Be able to meet all assigned work hours on a consistent basis.

· Increase the performance of all clients/parent(s)/caregiver(s) to meet their target goals

· Be a team player: working within a team-based environment; maintaining consistent contact (phone/email/text) with team members; following the direction of the supervisor; consulting with team members who share cases

· Follow the policies/procedures established by CARE, Inc.

· Submit necessary work by established due dates

· Ability to use the internet, Microsoft Office software, and other technology to manage data and carry out session

· Adapt to a changing environment with the ability to respond to and manage crisis with a calm and mindful approach

· Assess and provide an evaluation of client in major areas of development (i.e., social-emotional, adaptive, fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, etc.) and provide well-written professional, grammatically correct reports (Assessment, progress, termination reports)

· Good active listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills

· Position requires driving to different homes/locations to provide intervention and services to clients at assigned times

· Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

· Paid training

· Paid sick time

· Company-issued equipment

· Staff support

· Employee Monthly incentives program(extra cash in your paycheck for consistent hours)

· Employee assistance program

· Travel time reimbursement between clients

· Mileage reimbursement

· Career advancement opportunities and professional development training opportunities

*Please inquire about full-time opportunities and benefits!

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A passion for service and CARE’s mission

· Bachelor's degree in child development, education, psychology, or a related field with 12 units in child development

· Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, and provide/obtain TB clearance

· Reliable transportation, proof of valid California driver's license, safe driving record, proper auto insurance

· Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· Bilingual or sign language preferred

· Willingness to drive within a 20 mile radius

· Must have required availability of 9:00 am to 7:30pm

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

· Do you have 12 units of Child Development?

Keywords: child development specialist, early intervention, early interventionist, in-home therapy, infant development, child development, children with special needs, home therapy, infant teacher, infant therapy, infant massage therapy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $35.00 per hour

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

Keywords: child development specialist, early intervention, early interventionist, in-home therapy, infant development, child development, children with special needs, home therapy, infant teacher, infant therapy, infant massage therapy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road