Child Development Support Specialist - Holding Hands inc

Description

• Sessions are primarily 1-2 hours each and take place in the clients’ homes, community or at one of our clinics.  
• Appointment based scheduling with an average of 20 hours per week minimum. 
  • Majority of sessions take place after school hours up until 8:00pm.
  • Weekends are an option as well between 9:00am – 4:00pm 
• Part-time with the opportunity to become full-time depending on your availability and the clients in your area.  
• Must be comfortable with a 20 miles or 30 minute commute to client sessions

A Day in the life of a Developmental Interventionist:

• Conducts an Adaptive Skills DIR®/ Floortime™ sessions with your clients, focusing on engaging them in relationship-based interactions that promotes social-emotional development and communication skills. You follow their lead, joining in their play and expanding on their interests to encourage growth and engagement. 
• Depending on the stage of development, interest, and targeted goals we may use toys, games, sensory motor activities, music, social-emotional dyadic lessons and teach life skills, self-care, play skills, social skills, and communication. 
• Throughout the day, the interventionist maintains a supportive and nurturing environment, fostering relationships with the client and their families. They prioritize flexibility, creativity, and empathy in their interactions, recognizing each client's unique strengths and challenges. 
• Foster your clients' growth and support them in achieving their goals and potential. Always acknowledge and celebrate their advancements throughout the journey! 

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid) 
• Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance 
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit on the floor, and run as needed 
• Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities 

• CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults 
• Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of behaviors and working with individuals with support needs ranging from low to high. 
• Bilingual

Benefits & Perks - What we bring to the table:

• Paid training
• Technology provided, such as a company iPad
• Paid weekly mentor meetings for Developmental Interventionists during first 3 months during. 
• Paid weekly DIR Training meetings for Developmental Interventionists on a range of topics that include a multi-disciplinary lens. 
• Possible pay increases with completion of DIR/Floortime certifications.  
• Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement 
• 401(k) with a company match 
• Sick/mental wellness paid time off 
• Unlimited Referral Bonus 
• Monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support meetings open to all staff 
• Monthly Mental Wellness support meetings open to all staff 
• Access to FDA approved COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests and PPE Supplies 
• Annual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases