About the role
About Us: Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. is a woman-led, multidisciplinary company serving children across Northern California since 2004. We are proud to partner with the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) to deliver high-quality early intervention services. At Ascend, every day holds the possibility of a miracle, and we strive to grow, learn, and thrive just like the children we support.
Overview: Ascend Rehab Services is hiring an experienced and passionate Early Interventionist / Infant Development Specialist (IDS) to join our team in Hayward, CA. This position is based in a pediatric outpatient clinic and preschool setting—not home-based—and focuses on supporting toddlers ages 18 to 36 months with developmental delays. The ideal candidate would start on a part time to full time basis with our AM class between 8:30am - 1pm but there is flexiblity.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, IDSs) to provide services that promote developmental milestones through direct instruction and caregiver coaching. If you want a meaningful, team-oriented role with growth potential, join us!
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct instruction to toddlers in a clinic/preschool setting
* Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
* Conduct developmental assessments and write reports
* Coach caregivers during sessions to support carryover of skills
* Collaborate with other specialists and participate in team meetings
* Contribute to IFSP goals and documentation
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years of experience in early intervention (ages 0–3)
* Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field (Master’s a plus)
* Strong knowledge of typical and atypical development
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Spanish-speaking is a plus
* Clinic or preschool experience strongly preferred
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: $50,000–$85,000/year
* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
* 401(k) with employer match
* PTO and paid holidays
* CEU/study group reimbursement
* Fringe reimbursement (phone, internet, etc.)
* Mileage and travel time reimbursement (if applicable)
* Paid mentorship and career support
* Employee referral bonuses