Child Development Support Specialist

Description

Join Our Team as a Developmental Interventionist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities?

Do you have a knack for fostering engagement and connection through relationship-based interactions? Holding Hands Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Developmental Interventionist.

Schedule : In clinic and in home

• 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.

A Day in the life of a Developmental Interventionist :

Developmental Interventionists will be using a model of intervention referred to as DIR® / Floortime™. D.I.R which stands for Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based modality.

Some of the techniques used are referred to as Floortime™ which is a specific technique to both follow the individual’s natural emotional interests (lead) and at the same time challenge the individual towards mastery of the social, emotional, and intellectual capacities.

We also assess individuals through a D.I.R lens and when targeting adaptive domains, we incorporate a person-centered approach to motivate, empower, and ensure the individual is respected by providing choices.

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!

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What you bring to the table :

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 :

Benefits & Perks!

• 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

Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities / operations.

These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.

Holding Hands will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Holding Hands was founded in 2003. We currently have 5 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, Calabasas, Los Angeles, Whittier, & Rosemead), plus we are opening at least 4 additional clinics this year! We serve over 1,500 neurodiverse individuals in the home, school, clinic, and community per week.

We serve children, teens, and adults with various neurodiverse diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Anxiety, OCD, and related developmental and mental health needs.

What differentiates us is our interdisciplinary and person-centered approach. With multiple modalities accessible, we can better support our clients and families’ individual needs and provide training opportunities in different modalities.

We provide ABA, Social Skills Groups, Modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Counseling and DIR® / Floortime™ We take a person-centered approach and focuses on the child's strengths and individual differences, while developing an intervention plan that addresses his or her unique profile.

We practice what we preach as diversity, equity, and inclusion is continuously embraced throughout Holding Hands. We serve a diverse population in a variety of SES areas and advocate for those who are underserved or may have barriers to access care.

We are all learning and growing together and our company's culture promotes this space.