Job description

THE J O B

The Intervention Specialist (interventionist) will facilitate case coordination for consumers eligible for the Early Start Program and or the ABA program. The interventionist will provide in-person services 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.

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 parent training/education and intervention for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and or autism spectrum disorders. Interventionist must be able to work or commute to Santa Cruz County.
• 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. 100% during remote sessions
• 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
• 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)
• 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.
• In compliance with CA Department of Public Health, as a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose (booster) of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

W H A T Y O U ’ L L L O V E

• Benefits available: health, dental, and vision insurance for part time and full time employees
• 401K with 100% employer matching
• Competitive rates based on experience and education
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunities for full time work and career advancement
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Opportunity for paid credentialing to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®)
• Weekly supervision by BCBAs (ABA), behavior/developmental specialists (early intervention), and MFTs (ABA/EI)

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: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• EI/ABA: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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