High Risk Infant Specialist

<p><strong>POSITION TITLE: High Risk Infant Specialist&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>SALARY RANGE: $3,438.63- $5,080.40 Bi-weekly; $89,404.38 - $132,090.40 Yearly</strong></p> <p><strong>REPORTS TO: Early Start Intake &amp; Assessment Supervisor</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>New hires with no prior Regional Center work experience will start at the very beginning of the salary scale.</strong></span></p> <p>The <a href="https://www.rceb.org/" target="_blank">Regional Center&nbsp;of the East Bay (RCEB)</a> is one of 21 Regional Centers that are community-based, private non-profit corporations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.&nbsp;RCEB&nbsp;provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 25,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.&nbsp;</p> <p>RCEB envisions a future where persons with developmental disabilities are truly a part of the community. Persons with developmental disabilities receive supports and services they need to succeed. The supports and services change as the need changes.</p> <p>In our dream, children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends. Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice – with family members, with friends, or with their spouse / significant other. They engage in activities of their choice – work, volunteering, education, training, or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p>Under general direction, conducts those portions of the agency’s plan related to the intake and eligibility of high-risk infants, including outreach education to identify those infants.&nbsp; Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ol> <li>Coordinate and conduct intake and screening of high-risk infants with hospitals, clinics, agencies, community programs, etc.</li> <li>Determine initial and ongoing client eligibility for the Early Start program. Perform assessments, including comprehensive developmental assessments as needs, and record reviews in order to make these determinations.</li> <li>Identify the ongoing needs of the high risk infant and develop appropriate intervention plans.</li> <li>Act as a liaison for the Early Intervention program to hospitals, clinics, agencies and programs as assigned.</li> <li>Provide education and training to staff and community regarding issues related to developmental disabilities.</li> <li>Conduct outreach activities as assigned to identify infants who may be at risk.</li> <li>Represent RCEB Early Intervention program at meetings, committees, conferences, etc., as assigned.</li> <li>Complete reports and documentation as required.</li> <li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li> </ol> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ol> <li>Master’s Degree in Child Development, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing with emphasis on evaluation and treatment of toddlers and preschoolers; Must have a minimum of one-year experience working in direct services with high risk, delayed or developmentally disabled infants/toddlers/preschoolers.</li> <li>Expertise in infant development and developmental assessment.</li> <li>Auto and valid driver’s license required.</li> <li>Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.</li> </ol> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p>At the Regional Center of the Easy Bay, we offer a full spectrum of competitive benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days</li> <li>13 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays</li> <li>Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)</li> <li>Dental and vision plans</li> <li>CalPERs Retirement (pension),</li> <li>Student Loan Forgiveness*</li> <li>Flex schedule, if applicable</li> <li>Work at Home schedules, if applicable</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care</li> </ul> <p>*<em>The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.</em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) does not discriminate against job applicants on account of race, color, creed or religion, national origin including language use restrictions, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or ancestry.</span></em></p>