Bilingual (Spanish) Early Intervention Therapist

THE J O B

The interventionist will facilitate case coordination for consumers eligible for the Early Start Program and or the ABA program. The interventionist will provide direct service for children identified as having special needs. The Interventionist will interface with families and other constituents involved in the consumer's care for planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that address the developmental needs of the consumer

W H A T Y O U ' L L L O V E

Benefits available: health, dental, and vision insurance (part- and full-time employees) 401K with 100% employer match of the first 6% deferred Profit sharing defined benefits (an additional retirement plan) Competitive rates based on DOE and education Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement Paid time off Opportunity for paid credentialing to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®)

R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

Responsibilities:

without limiting the foregoing, Interventionist duties include but are not limited to Provide home-based intervention for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and or autism spectrum disorders. Under the supervisor's guidance, assess, evaluate, and consult on consumer's developmental progress using discipline-specific assessment tools (e.g., BDI, etc.) Develop individualized treatment plan based on consumer's and family's needs. Provide suggestions and educational materials through written and verbal communication to consumers' parents, caregivers, and or authorized consumer representatives Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team at Honu Intervention and external constituents Provide parent education and strategies to improve outcomes Provide additional resources and suggestions to other support services as needed Complete necessary documentation within required time frame (e.g., progress notes) Attend staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other meetings as requested. Complete additional job duties as assigned by the program manager or program director

E S S E N T I A L F U N C T I O N S

Must have the ability to lift 40 pounds to a height of 1-3 feet Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time The person in this position needs to move about the child's home, playground, or natural environments to engage in early intervention therapy with children Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., tablet) Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders to engage children in gross motor activities Must be able to position self on the floor to engage with children during floor-time activities The person in this position frequently communicates with parents and other educators who have inquiries about early intervention therapy/techniques. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Must be able to detect, recognize, observe, and assess red-flag behaviors

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

An AA degree or higher in Psychology, Human Development, Consumer Development or a related social science degree DOJ clearance and current First Aid/CRP certificate Training and competence in Early Care and Education, and knowledge of the relationships between early child development and long-term health outcomes strongly preferred. Experience and ability to work with diverse workgroups and serve families with diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds Knowledge of community agencies and resources Maintain a professional, confidential work environment Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate behavior Serve effectively as a member of a team internally and externally Able to travel between sites and to offsite events throughout the county, as appropriate Local travel required (Santa Cruz County) with personal vehicle Automobile, California driver's license and auto insurance as required by the State of California In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

On the road