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DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
Early Intervention Assistant
The Early Intervention Assistant plays a key role in supporting group programming for children receiving Early Intervention services. In collaboration with group leaders, the Assistant helps children work toward their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes through structured activities, therapeutic play, and positive behavior support. Children in the program may present with developmental delays, communication challenges, sensory needs, or behavioral concerns. This position provides hands on support during group sessions, assists with preparation and cleanup, and contributes to the smooth operation of the program. This is an hourly, non exempt position eligible for overtime.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily:
• Co facilitate group activities by modeling skills, engaging children in play, supporting routines, and reinforcing learning goals. • Support group leaders in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that target IFSP outcomes such as communication, social interaction, motor skills, and early problem solving. • Assist in managing behavior using strategies modeled by clinical staff, helping maintain a safe, structured, and positive group environment.\ • Provide one on one support to children who need additional assistance during group activities, transitions, or routines. • Build supportive, therapeutic relationships with toddlers and their caregivers by demonstrating warmth, patience, and respect. • Help prepare materials for toddler groups, including setting up activity stations, prepping art projects, organizing sensory activities, and arranging the room for safe and engaging play. • Assist with parent groups as needed, including setup, cleanup, and providing support during parent child activities. • Participate in planning discussions with group leaders to ensure activities align with developmental goals and program standards. • Maintain clean, organized, and safe group spaces by following health and safety procedures, including cleaning surfaces, sanitizing toys, and restocking supplies. • Support diapering, toileting, and hygiene routines in accordance with universal precautions and program guidelines. • Monitor safety during all activities, transitions, and outdoor play, ensuring adherence to program guidelines. • Complete documentation accurately and on time, including attendance, activity notes, and other program related records. • Perform additional related duties as required to support the functioning of the early intervention program.
Qualifications: • High School Diploma • One year of experience working with young children
Why Join Us? Hourly range-$20.00-$22.00 • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and holiday pay • 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
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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.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law
