Location: Ocean Psychological Services | Salinas, California
Job Type: Part-Time, hourly
Work Type: In person: Precise location or within a limited area
Ocean Psychological Services is seeking passionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team of experts in the field of early intervention! As a Early Intervention Specialist (EIS), you will have an integral role in teaching young children essential skills to support their development.
The EIS will address each consumer’s developmental needs by delivering treatment utilizing principles of trauma-informed care and related early intervention practices for individuals with developmental difficulties and/or disabilities. Early intervention supports will address age-appropriate domains that include but are not limited to cognitive, motor, communication, and social skill areas. All services will be provided with a provider/staff to consumer ratio of 1:1 and will be provided in the consumer’s home. Attendance to client team meetings and participation at those meetings is also part of this role in addition to adhoc projects/assignments (when clinical hours do not meet full time status). The EIS will also ensure that lesson/program mastery criteria is met/determined and what new targets are introduced within the lessons and will guide this process with the Early Intervention Program team. The EIS will also support training needs of new EIS’s, as needed.
Developmental domains that will be targeted for early intervention include but are not limited to: social/emotional dysregulation, speech and language difficulties (e.g., pragmatic), adaptive skills (e.g. eating, toileting, and dressing) and cognitive deficits by addressing age-appropriate milestones for skill acquisition.
The goal is to teach support consumers impacted by trauma and their developmental deficits, through early intervention and trauma informed care, in how to better cope and self-regulate while experience an improved quality of life through acquiring skills training across daily living skills, social opportunities for integration, communication, and self-care while reducing maladaptive behaviors that impede such development, while simultaneously teach parents/caregivers how to systematically teach these skills to their children in order to increase the likelihood of social-emotional independence in their school-aged years.
1) Social-Emotional (pro-social behaviors, gaining meaningful relationships, etc.);
2) Speech and Language (comprehension, expression, pragmatics, speech production);
3) Cognition Skills;
4) Adaptive Skills/Self-Care; and
5) Behavioral Regulation (enhance coping skills)
All instruction is delivered 1:1 (with the child) and in parallel with parents as part of parent training). The goals developed from the IFSP will be incorporated into multiple lessons/programs taught within the
aforementioned methodologies as part of the scope of service.
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Associate degree required in psychology, child development, special education or related field
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Minimum 2 year of experience in ABA or equivalent (e.g., special education, child development, etc.) with formal documented training
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Must have reliable transportation with clean driving record and insurance
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Must be available to provide at least 1520 hours per week (MF, with Saturday hours a plus!) 8AM5PM Availability.
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Ensure compliance with BACB Code of Ethics;
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Implement early intervention program and related programs to consumers;
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Implement social skills training to consumers (individually or in groups) when needed;
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Data collection;
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Participation and attendance to monthly case conferences and client team meetings;
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Determine consumer mastery target areas/skills with Case Manager approval/authorization;
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Material development;
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Participate and attend quarterly mandatory staff meetings;
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Attend training workshops, when needed;
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Ensure therapy area is kept clean prior to and following sessions by ensuring materials are put back in their original locations;
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Maintain RBT certification requirements for active status, which includes ensuring supervision hours are maintained by a qualified BCBA;
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Ensure all evaluation and supervisory feedback is incorporated into session performance and other related job duties;
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Attend company events as needed; and
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Check and respond to company emails daily (during work week)
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Assist with training new EIS’s by having them shadow their sessions;
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Substitute on other consumer sessions when needed and when available (based on assigned schedule) if assigned direct service providers are out sick or on leave;
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Support operations and clinical development needs of company by working on assigned special projects, when working under 30 direct consumer hours per week; and
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Support client assessment needs (when needed)
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Hourly Pay Range: $35.00 $40.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
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Paid sick leave (in accordance with California state and local laws).
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Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)retirement savings plan (waiting period may apply)
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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Flexible scheduling options.
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Mileage reimbursement, where applicable.
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Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
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Meaningful work that directly improves the lives of individuals and families.
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Flexibility to build a schedule that fits your availability.
Ocean Psychological Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
We are a behavioral and mental health provider that provides assessment, evaluation, and evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities along with psychotherapy, counseling, and group therapy services. Our team consists of qualified certified and licensed professionals, including but not limited to: licensed psychologists, licensed social workers and counselors, psychological assistants, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Our services are provided to individuals across all age ranges.
We are actively hiring passionate individuals who to deliver our services to our clients and in supporting their professional development. We are passionate about building a community where equitable care is accessible to all. We also ensure the recruitment of diverse candidates for our organization and aim to increase diversity in representation of race, body types, and age in visual materials on our website, annual reports, and cross-platform communications.
At Ocean Psychological Services, you will find a working environment that is ethical, professional, respectful, caring, and fun that works toward supporting your professional development. Our training, programs, services, and dedicated and professional staff continue to create rewarding career opportunities. Our ABA providers deliver services in the home setting, while our social groups, psychotherapy, and counseling services take place in our clinic setting. We ensure the implementation of safety guidelines to ensure that our employees can deliver our services with safety precautions that limit the risk of infection from COVID-19. We offer paid training that includes supervisory hours toward certification (e.g., RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, or equivalent) and educational leave for attaining CEUs toward maintaining licensing requirements for our mental health providers. We also offer ongoing professional development opportunities and didactic training opportunities.
