Infant Development Specialist (Clinic Based)

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 Infant Development Specialist (IDS) to join our team in Antioch, 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.

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 3+ 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 in a related field preferred)

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: $75K - $90K per 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

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