What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Development Program Specialist- Yreka, CA position at Remi Vista, Inc.?
About us
REMI VISTA INC is a Non-Profit mental health organization that serves children and youth in 5 northern California counties. This position is for our in Yreka office. We are collaborative, supportive and customer centric.
Benefits:
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
- On-the-job training
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k) and 4% 401(k) company match
Infant Development Program Job Summary:
The IDP Specialist will initiate the curriculum interventions and as specified through the assessment and subsequent IFSP and as directed and coordinated by the Program Coordinator. This individual will be the direct service provider working with the client and the parents within the home environment to implement the program and monitor client progress.
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience
Providers must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, or related field OR Equivalent professional experience. One year of professional experience in early intervention may be considered equivalent to one year of secondary education, with four years considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
•Current, valid, California driver's license.
•Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain.
•Current First Aid certification or the ability to obtain.
•Ability to successfully pass the Company driver training requirement.
Essential Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
•Ability to effectively, without judgement, interact with the family and child in a positive way
•Understand the use of early childhood interventions
•Ability to reinforce positive actions by both the child and the parents
•Possess the ability to implement behavioral or treatment plans while assisting the parents in understanding the plan.
•Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of child development and pathology
Communication
•Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
•Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
•Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
•Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.