**Mentor Community Services** , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. **Early Intervention Specialist - Therapeutic** **HOURLY PAY: $20.20-22.84/hour plus mileage reimbursement** **Positions start as** **part-time hours** **(about 20-25 per week); potential to build up to full-time hours - depending on availability and caseload in the area** **Coverage area includes:** **Trona** **Ridgecrest** ***And surrounding areas** Raising a child with a developmental disability is a journey that takes knowledge, love, patience, and support. You will be part of a team that provides in-school early intervention specialized services for children ages 4-21 years. + Plan, schedule and provide weekly early educational services for a caseload of children/adolescents with disabilities including developmental delays and programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. + Administer and document all program assessments and updates accurately to meet timelines. + Design, implement, and adapt activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child, utilizing best practices. + Model effective adult-child interactions and provide written information on parenting, child development, and provide parents/guardians with written weekly activities and effective coaching. + Monitor, document, and share the child’s progress with the family and school team. **_This is a great position to start or advance in a therapeutic services career. We_** **_provide training and_** **_have many advancement opportunities in this program and in the company. We want to see our employees succeed!_** **_Qualifications:_** + High School diploma required - Bachelor’s Degree or some college in Early Childhood education or Human Development is **highly desired** (Candidates with Bachelor's degrees will be able to gain more hours) + One year experience working with infants/toddlers/school-age children or youth and their parents/guardians _preferred_ + Valid CA driver’s license in good standing; also must have been licensed driver for at least one year (in any US state) + Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines + Effective communication skills to manage relationships a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do. + Availability during typical school-time days and hours (Mon-Fri during the day time) + Must be able to pass state and federal background checks (including criminal history, DMV driver history, physical, and TB test) **_Why Join Us?_** + Part-time (about 20-25 hrs/week average) to start - can build up caseload to full time + Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week including: health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and Paid time off and holiday pay + On-Demand pay for all employees - get paid as you go if you want! (no fees or cost to use this benefit) + Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers + Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities **Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals –** **_Apply Today!_** Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. _Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law._