Early Intervention Assistant

Job Overview:
S P O T, Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Early Intervention Assistant to join energetic and dynamic team. The EIA is a paraprofessional assistant to the Early Intervention Specialist (EIS), supporting the core provider of early intervention services to infants, toddlers and their families in the Early Start service system. To function as an EIA, a person endorses the Six Foundational Principles for All Team Members, achieves the core knowledge for Early Intervention Assistants and meets the specific competencies for Early Intervention Assistants approved by the California Interagency Coordination Council on Early Intervention (ICC).

Qualifications:

• An EIA possesses at a minimum an associate of arts (AA) degree and must have an AA degree plus a California Community College Early Intervention Assistant Certificate or greater education in a related field. Personnel must meet continuing education requirements of their professional disciplines;

OR

• AA degree m Child Development or related field plus the equivalent of associate teacher California Child Development permit (12 units) plus coursework to meet EIA competencies, including supervised fieldwork in early intervention.

Duties:

• Provides home visits to families, to support parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate play activities.
• Will check in with families of the program.
• Educate parents and implement an early intervention plan.
• Create a positive and nurturing environment for the children/infants.
• Perform a variety of tasks defined on the IFSP for staff.
• Attend monthly and weekly staff meetings.
• Provide support in parent/child or parent/teacher interaction that encourages developmentally appropriate activities for the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
• Contribute to various reports such as progress reports for IFSPs, within timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Competent with electronic documentation.
• Carry a caseload and travel to each home as needed using own transportation.
• Maintain car insurance and car maintenance.
• Assist in organizational committees to improve services and family support .
• Use SMS messaging consistently to keep communication flowing between team members.

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques
- Experience in providing skilled developmental support to children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and families
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and their families, we encourage you to apply for the position of Early Childhood Early Intervention Assistant. Join our team and contribute to the growth and development of children in need.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $21.75 - $23.30 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $23