Developmental Interventionist

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Developmental Interventionist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you have a knack for fostering engagement and connection through relationship-based interactions? Holding Hands Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Developmental Interventionist.

Location & Schedule: In clinic and in home

• Sessions are primarily 1-2 hours each and take place in the clients’ homes, community or at one of our clinics.
  • Sessions may be a 20 mile or 30 minute commute
• Appointment based scheduling with an average of 15 - 25 hours per week minimum.
  • Majority of sessions take place after school hours up until 8:00pm.
  • Weekends are an option as well between 9:00am – 4:00pm

A Day in the life of a Developmental Interventionist:

As a Developmental Interventionist, you'll work closely with children using an approach called DIR®/Floortime™. This model focuses on building strong, supportive relationships and helping each child grow in their own unique way.

In your sessions, you’ll follow the child’s lead—joining their play and expanding on what they’re interested in. This helps them grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually while having fun and feeling safe.

You might use toys, games, music, movement, or hands-on activities to work on important life skills like self-care, communication, social interaction, and emotional expression. Every session is tailored to the child’s stage of development and personal goals.

Your day will include:

• Building strong relationships with clients and their families
• Creating a positive, flexible, and supportive environment
• Encouraging communication, play, and emotional growth
• Celebrating progress, big or small, every step of the way

We use a person-centered approach, which means we respect each child’s individuality, offer choices, and empower them to take part in their own journey. With empathy and creativity, you'll help them achieve meaningful milestones and feel proud of their progress.

Explore more here: https://www.holdinghandsinc.com/pediatric-services/dir-floortime/

What you bring to the table:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Currently enrolled in a Masters Program
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit on the floor, and run as needed
• Must be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessions
• Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults
• Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of behaviors and working with individuals with support needs ranging from low to high.
• Bilingual

Benefits & Perks - What we bring to the table:

Benefits & Perks!

• Paid training
• Technology provided, such as a company iPad
• Paid weekly mentor meetings for Developmental Interventionists during first 3 months during.
• Paid weekly DIR Training meetings for Developmental Interventionists on a range of topics that include a multi-disciplinary lens.
• Possible pay increases with completion of DIR/Floortime certifications.
• Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with a company match
• Sick/mental wellness paid time off
• Unlimited Referral Bonus
• Monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support meetings open to all staff
• Monthly Mental Wellness support meetings open to all staff
• Annual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases

About Holding Hands OpCo LLC

Holding Hands was founded in 2003. We currently have 5 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, Calabasas, Los Angeles, Whittier, & Rosemead), plus we are opening at least 4 additional clinics this year! We serve over 1,500 neurodiverse individuals in the home, school, clinic, and community per week. We serve children, teens, and adults with various neurodiverse diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Anxiety, OCD, and related developmental and mental health needs.

What differentiates us is our interdisciplinary and person-centered approach. With multiple modalities accessible, we can better support our clients and families’ individual needs and provide training opportunities in different modalities. We provide ABA, Social Skills Groups, Modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Counseling and DIR®/ Floortime™ We take a person-centered approach and focuses on the child's strengths and individual differences, while developing an intervention plan that addresses his or her unique profile.

“We practice what we preach” as diversity, equity, and inclusion is continuously embraced throughout Holding Hands. We serve a diverse population in a variety of SES areas and advocate for those who are underserved or may have barriers to access care. We are all learning and growing together and our company's culture promotes this space.