Careers

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<td>Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist</td>
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<td>Western Panhandle Early Steps</td>
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<td>Escambia</td>
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<td>The Early Steps program is currently accepting applications for Infant Toddler Developmental Specialists (ITDS) as Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants &amp; toddlers birth to three years old in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton &amp; Santa Rosa Counties. Candidates can choose to serve 1 county or multiple counties. The ITDS works as an interdisciplinary team member &amp; focuses on the development of children ages birth to three. The ITDS maintains a caseload, providing caregiver coaching, family training &amp; special instruction of developmentally age appropriate activities in the children’s natural environments. The ITDS, in consultation with other early intervention providers on the child &amp; family’s team, assists the family &amp; caregivers in understanding the special needs of the child &amp; enhancing the child’s development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Build rapport with families &amp; team members; appropriately interact &amp; communicate with individuals from various cultural &amp; socio-economic backgrounds
Participate in eligibility determination
Assist in the development of functional outcomes &amp; goals on the child’s Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
Communicate with families about their child’s development, strengths &amp; needs
Assist families with embedding functional strategies into their daily routines &amp; activities
Monitor &amp; adjust strategies to meet the child &amp; family’s changing needs
Participate in meetings &amp; consultation relating to the child’s outcomes, goals, &amp; IFSP
Maintain up-to-date files/charts (written &amp;/or electronic) for the purpose of ensuring alignment with specific program requirements.
Maintain accuracy &amp; confidentiality with all correspondence &amp; records
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient &amp; effective team.
Independently manage &amp; maintain caseload &amp; scheduleTWO PATHWAYS TOWARD QUALIFICATION (State Requirement):
1. In-field degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited College or University &amp; one year of paid experience with children birth through 4 yrs with special needs or developmental delays.
Psychology
Communication Sciences
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood/Special Education
Child &amp; Family Development
Family Life Specialist
Social Work
An equivalent degree based on a transcript review . In order for the degree to be considered “equivalent”, the applicant: Must have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours (typically six courses) in one of the approved fields of study2. An out-of-field degree &amp; a minimum of 5 years professional paid experience in early intervention, which must be hands-on experience with children from birth through 4 years old with special needs or developmental delays.Please send a current resume to <a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a>

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<td>Requires the ability to:
Complete Early Steps Attestation Checklist for credentialing &amp; approval
Complete required local Early Steps training requirements
Submit &amp; adhere to Provider Agreement requirements per local, state &amp; federal policy
Pass Level II Background Screening
Apply for Early Intervention Medicaid number
Enroll with Region 1 Managed Care Medicaid Plans
Independently bill the local Early Steps office &amp; Medicaid plans for services provided
Travel between various locations
Work independently as well as a team member
Set up a home office &amp; maintain supplies
Independently manage &amp; maintain caseload &amp; schedule
Appropriately interact &amp; communicate with individuals from various cultural &amp; socio-economic backgrounds
Maintain accuracy &amp; confidentiality with all correspondence &amp; records</td>
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<li>Escambia</li>
<li>Okaloosa</li>
<li>Santa Rosa</li>
<li>Walton</li>
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<td colspan=”2″><strong>Contact Name:</strong></td>
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<td>Kelly Todd</td>
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<td><a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a></td>
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<td>(850) 407-1481</td>
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<td>Early Steps Pediatric PT, OT, &amp; SLP</td>
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<td>Western Panhandle Early Steps</td>
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<td>Pensacola</td>
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<td>The Western Panhandle Early Steps is accepting applications for Florida Licensed Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, &amp; Speech Therapy Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants &amp; toddlers birth to three years old in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton &amp; Santa Rosa Counties. Candidates can choose to serve 1 county or multiple counties. Services are delivered in the child’s natural environment and therapists work as a multidisciplinary team member by collaborating with families/caregivers, Service Coordinators, &amp; other professionals to develop &amp; implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Essential Functions:
Build rapport with families &amp; team members
Participate in curriculum based developmental assessments for eligibility determination
Conduct therapy evaluations &amp; develop Plans of Care
Assist in the development of functional outcomes &amp; goals on the child’s Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
Communicate with families about their child’s development, strengths &amp; needs
Assist families with embedding functional strategies into their daily routines &amp; activities
Monitor &amp; adjust strategies to meet the child &amp; family’s changing needs
Participate in collaborative team meetings &amp; consultation relating to the child’s outcomes, goals, &amp; IFSP
Maintain up-to-date files/charts (written &amp;/or electronic) for the purpose of ensuring alignment with specific program requirements.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient &amp; effective team.
Early Steps credentialing requirements:
Submit Resume &amp; Early Steps Application
Completion of Early Steps Attestation Checklist
Copy of Professional License
Ability to confirm one year post graduation experience with children birth through four years old
Enrollment with Florida Medicaid in provider’s named discipline
National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
Enrollment with Medicaid for Early Intervention (EI) Medicaid Number
Current Professional Liability Insurance
Documentation of clearance on a Level II FBI background screening within the last five years
Requires Ability to:
Complete Early Steps Attestation Checklist for credentialing &amp; approval
Complete required local Early Steps training requirements
Submit &amp; adhere to Provider Agreement requirements per local, state and federal policy
Pass Level II Background Screening
Apply for Early Intervention Medicaid number
Enroll with &amp; bill Region 1 Managed Care Medicaid Plans
Enroll with &amp; bill Private Insurance Panels
Independently bill the local Early Steps office services provided
Travel between various locations
Work independently as well as a team member
Set up a home office &amp; maintain supplies
Independently manage &amp; maintain caseload &amp; schedule
Appropriately interact &amp; communicate with individuals from various cultural &amp; socio-economic backgrounds
Maintain accuracy &amp; confidentiality with all correspondence &amp; recordsEarly Steps &amp; Early Intervention:
Early Steps is Florida’s Part C Early Intervention system that offers services to eligible infants &amp; toddlers birth to thirty-six months who are at risk for or show developmental delays. Early Intervention is designed to support children &amp; families in their daily routines as this is where children play &amp; learn. Our program strives to support families &amp; caregivers in focusing on the skills they already possess to help their child learn &amp; develop. We recognize that caregiver support &amp; participation is key to providing children consistent opportunities to reach their potential.

Please send a current resume to <a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a>

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<li>Escambia</li>
<li>Okaloosa</li>
<li>Santa Rosa</li>
<li>Walton</li>
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<td>Kelly Todd</td>
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<td><a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a></td>
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<td>(850) 407-1481</td>
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<td>Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist and Service Provider Mentor</td>
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<td>Space Coast Early Steps</td>
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<td>Brevard County, Florida</td>
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<td>$47,000</td>
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<td>Provides coaching, mentoring, QA assistance, develops and presents micro trainings, maintains a caseload of directly assigned children, conducts assessments, member of the Space Coast Early Steps (SCES) Ambassador Team.
Essential Functions:1. Provides coaching, education and mentoring to Direct Service Provider (DSP) ITDS’s countywide through home visits, consultations, and evaluation observations.2. Participates in SCES quarterly quality assurance activities, is subject to work audits and ongoing changes in processes to support best practices.

3. Develops and provides micro trainings for DSP providers related to paperwork, processes, and conducting sessions.

4. Maintains limited caseload and conducts initial eligibility evaluations.

5. Participates in and conducts activities as part of the SCES Ambassador Team.

6. Instrumental with gathering and assessing empirical evidence to advance the field.

7. Will periodically perform other duties outside the scope of day-to-day assigned activities to include community events and research support.

Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office, and in family homes and daycares in Brevard County.
• The age ranges of clients served are children from birth up to 36 months.
• Space Coast ES is a drug free workplace.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. SCES will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws</td>
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<td>Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in special education, early childhood development, developmental psychology or related fields, or degree in the above-mentioned fields, with two years of experience providing direct services to infants and toddlers who are at risk or with special needs and their families.
• FL-EPIC certified
• Two years of demonstrated experience with administration of a variety of infant/child assessments and early intervention sessions.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills to address the needs of a diverse population with different backgrounds, requiring the ability to use a high level of inclusive leadership.
• Requires ability to develop rapport with infants and toddlers in short periods of time.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage stress effectively, and demonstrate
flexibility and empathy.
• Must be able to function in an interdisciplinary team utilizing a family-centered approach
• Physical capability of standing, stooping, squatting for long periods of time and periodic lifting to 25 lbs. is required to engage in work activities with children.
• Must have car, valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check required</td>
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<td>12/01/2024</td>
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<td>Kendy Piper</td>
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<td><a href=”mailto:[email protected]”>[email protected]</a></td>
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<td>(321) 634-3688</td>
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<td>4020</td>
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Por favor visite el sitio web de John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital para encontrar las ofertas de trabajo disponibles. Busque “Early Steps”.