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Gulf Central Early Steps – Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Contract Position

Position Title:
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist-Contract Position
Employer:
Heatlh Planning Council of Southwest Florida- Gulf Central Early Steps
Location:
Charlotte and Desoto Counties
Salary:
$50.00-$96.32/hour (session)
Position Description:
A rare opportunity to join our team at Gulf Central Early Steps as a Florida Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, to work with families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays. This is a contracted position.
A pediatric speech therapist with Gulf Central Early Steps will provide early intervention, through a coaching model, to the 0-3 population, in their homes. You will have the opportunity to learn from other therapists and developmental specialists through weekly team meetings where you are given the opportunity to consult with the different disciplines. Our therapist take part in ongoing learning and support through FL-Epic (Florida Embedded Practices and Interventions with Caregivers). This amazing statewide professional development training program offers you your own provider coach to teach you how to work in this unique setting. We also offer opportunities to take part in research studies with FSU and UF through Autism Navigator.
Come be a part of this exciting opportunity to grow as an early intervention Speech and Language Pathologist, as part of our team!

Location:
Charlotte County and Desoto County

Requirements:
The ability to drive your own car is essential. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 1 year of Pediatric experience is preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:
This is a contracted position with the ability to work 16-40/hours. Flexible schedule to help balance family and work responsibilities. Paid shadowing and professional development opportunities with FL-Epic.

Requirements:
Speech Language Pathology License
Experience with Children
Master’s degree
Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Charlotte
  • DeSoto
Contact Name:
Karol Verdone
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(941) 957-8938

Gulf Central Early Steps – Bilingual Service Coordinator/Case Manager

Position Title:
Bilingual Service Coordinator/Case Manager
Employer:
Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida/Gulf Central Early Steps
Location:
Sebring, FL
Salary:
$40,000-$57,499.00
Position Description:
Do you want to be part of a team helping families of children who are concerned about their child’s development get the necessary services they need? The Health Planning Council of SW Florida, Early Steps program, is seeking a full time Service Coordinator/Case Manager. Service Coordinators are a key part of a team of professionals who provide early intervention services to families of children birth to 36 months with developmental delays. The Service Coordinator is actively involved in regular contacts with families, facilitating and arranging meetings with the family and their team of providers and providing information that will help the families with their child’s development. They are also responsible for documentation of the services and strategies recommended for the family and need to have excellent computer skills.

Qualifications and Skills
A bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, health education, interdisciplinary sociology, early childhood, child development or special education is required, with one year of experience with young children and families in a case management, counseling or teaching role, or with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age in a case management role.
-OR-
a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an un-related field, with at least three years of experience in case management, teaching or counseling with young children and families, or with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age in a case management role would be considered.

Organizational skills, time management and computer skills are highly recommended.

The Health Planning Council is a drug free workplace, and offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance.

Benefits
HPC has an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Supplemental/voluntary insurance, Retirement with 10% salary contribution to a 401k, Excellent PTO ( 9 hours per pay period accrued for 0-5 years of service, 10 hours after 5 years), plus 5 additional personal days. We also offer flexible work schedules to allow for work-life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Sebring, FL

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Time Management
Case Management
Organizational Skills
Bilingual -SpanishPreferred:
Teaching
Special Education
Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Hardee
  • Highlands
Contact Name:
Karol Verdone
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(941) 957-8938

Space Coast Early Steps – Pediatric SLP, OT, OT

Position Title:
Pediatric SLP, OT, OT
Employer:
Space Coast Early Steps
Location:
Brevard County
Salary:
Contract 1099
Position Description:
Space Coast Early Steps is accepting resumes for Florida Licensed Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, & Speech Therapy Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants & toddlers birth to three years old in Breavrd County. Services are delivered in the child’s natural environment and therapists work as a multidisciplinary team member by collaborating with families/caregivers, Service Coordinators, & other professionals to develop & implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Essential Functions:
Build rapport with families & team members
Conduct therapy evaluations & develop Plans of Care
Assist in the development of functional outcomes & goals on the child’s Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
Communicate with families about their child’s development, strengths & needs
Assist families with embedding functional strategies into their daily routines & activities
Monitor & adjust strategies to meet the child & family’s changing needs
Participate in collaborative team meetings & consultation relating to the child’s outcomes, goals, & IFSP
Maintain up-to-date files/charts (written &/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 & effective team.

https://www.spacecoastes.org

Contact Name:
Kendy Piper
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
321-634-3688 x 4020

Requirements:
Requires Ability to:
Complete Early Steps Attestation Checklist for credentialing & approval
Complete required local Early Steps training requirements
Submit & adhere to Provider Agreement requirements per local, state and federal policy
Pass Level II Background Screening
Apply for Early Intervention Medicaid number
Independently bill the local Early Steps office for services provided
Travel between various locations
Work independently as well as a team member
Set up a home office & maintain supplies
Independently manage & maintain caseload & schedule
Appropriately interact & communicate with individuals from various cultural & socio-economic backgrounds
Maintain accuracy & confidentiality with all correspondence & records
Early Steps & Early Intervention:
Early Steps is Florida’s Part C Early Intervention system that offers services to eligible infants & toddlers birth to thirty-six months who have a diagnosis that are at risk for or through assessment show developmental delays. Early Intervention is designed to support children & families in their daily routines as this is where children play & learn. Our program strives to support families & caregivers in focusing on the skills they already possess to help their child learn & develop. We recognize that caregiver support & participation is key to providing children consistent opportunities to reach their potential.
Please send a current resume to [email protected]
Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Brevard
Contact Name:
Kendy Piper
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(321) 634-3688
Ext:
4020

 

Gulf Central Early Steps – Pediatric Physical Therapist, Contract Position

Position Title:
Pediatric Physical Therapist- Contract Position
Employer:
Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida/Gulf Central Early Steps
Location:
North Port and Arcadia, FL
Salary:
$50.00-$96.32/hour (session)
Position Description:
A rare opportunity to join our team at Gulf Central Early Steps as a Florida Licensed Physical Therapist to work with families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays. This is a contracted position.

A pediatric physical therapist with Gulf Central Early Steps will provide early intervention, through a coaching model, to the 0-3 population, in their homes. You will have the opportunity to learn from other therapists and developmental specialists through weekly team meetings where you are given the opportunity to consult with the different disciplines. Our therapist take part in ongoing learning and support through FL-Epic (Florida Embedded Practices and Interventions with Caregivers). This amazing statewide professional development training program offers you your own provider coach to teach you how to work in this unique setting. We also offer opportunities to take part in research studies with FSU and UF through Autism Navigator.
Come be a part of this exciting opportunity to grow as an early intervention pediatric physical therapist as part of our team!

Location:
South Sarasota County (North Port)
Desoto County

Requirements:
The ability to drive your own car is essential. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 1 year of Pediatric experience is preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:
This is a contracted position with the ability to work 16-40/hours. Flexible schedule to help balance family and work responsibilities. Paid shadowing and professional development opportunities with FL-Epic.

Requirements:
Physical Therapy License
Pediatric Experience

Preferred:
Bilingual

Counties Served (all or specify):
  • DeSoto
  • Sarasota
Contact Name:
Karol Verdone
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(941) 957-8938

Space Coast – Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS)

Position Title:
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Employer:
Space Coast Early Steps
Location:
Brevard County
Salary:
Contract 1099
Position Description:
Space Coast Early Steps is accepting resumes for Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants & toddlers birth to three years old in Breavrd County. Services are delivered in the child’s natural environment and therapists work as a multidisciplinary team member by collaborating with families/caregivers, Service Coordinators, & other professionals to develop & implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Essential Functions:
Build rapport with families & team members
Conduct therapy evaluations & develop Plans of Care
Assist in the development of functional outcomes & goals on the child’s Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)
Communicate with families about their child’s development, strengths & needs
Assist families with embedding functional strategies into their daily routines & activities
Monitor & adjust strategies to meet the child & family’s changing needs
Participate in collaborative team meetings & consultation relating to the child’s outcomes, goals, & IFSP
Maintain up-to-date files/charts (written &/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 & effective team.https://www.spacecoastes.orgContact Name:
Kendy Piper
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
321-634-3688 x 4020
Requirements:
Requires Ability to:
Complete Early Steps Attestation Checklist for credentialing & approval
Complete required local Early Steps training requirements
Submit & adhere to Provider Agreement requirements per local, state and federal policy
Pass Level II Background Screening
Apply for Early Intervention Medicaid number
Independently bill the local Early Steps office for services provided
Travel between various locations
Work independently as well as a team member
Set up a home office & maintain supplies
Independently manage & maintain caseload & schedule
Appropriately interact & communicate with individuals from various cultural & socio-economic backgrounds
Maintain accuracy & confidentiality with all correspondence & recordsQUALIFICATION (State Requirement):
1. In-field degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited College or University & 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 & 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 & 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.Early Steps & Early Intervention:
Early Steps is Florida’s Part C Early Intervention system that offers services to eligible infants & toddlers birth to thirty-six months who have a diagnosis that are at risk for or through assessment show developmental delays. Early Intervention is designed to support children & families in their daily routines as this is where children play & learn. Our program strives to support families & caregivers in focusing on the skills they already possess to help their child learn & develop. We recognize that caregiver support & participation is key to providing children consistent opportunities to reach their potential.Please send a current resume to [email protected]
Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Brevard
Contact Name:
Kendy Piper
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(321) 634-3688
Ext:
4020

 

Southwest Florida – Contract Speech Language Pathologist

Position Title:
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Employer:
Health Planning Council of SW FL
Location:
Fort Myers
Position Description:
A pediatric speech therapist with Southwest Early Steps will provide early intervention, through a coaching model, to the 0-3 population, in their homes. You will have the opportunity to learn from other therapists and developmental specialists through weekly team meetings where you are given the opportunity to consult with the different disciplines. Our therapist take part in ongoing learning and support through FL-Epic (Florida Embedded Practices and Interventions with Caregivers). This amazing statewide professional development training program offers you your own provider coach to teach you how to work in this unique setting. We also offer opportunities to take part in research studies with FSU and UF through Autism Navigator.
Requirements:
This is a contracted position with the ability to work 16-40+ hours. The flexible schedule helps balance family and work responsibilities. Paid shadowing and professional development opportunities with FL-Epic. The ability to drive your own car is essential. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 1 year of Pediatric experience is preferred. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Collier
  • Glades
  • Hendry
  • Lee
Contact Name:
Jennifer Soler
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Southernmost Coast – Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS)

Position Title:
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Employer:
Easterseals
Location:
Southernmost Coast – South Miami
Salary:
TBD-Based on experience
Position Description:
1. Complete assessments/evaluations of the child’s health and developmental status and of the family’s educational and support needs.
2. Include the family/caregiver in all aspects of service design and delivery.
3. Use mediated learning strategies to support the care giver/child interactions.
4. Consult with other members of the multidisciplinary team to assure cohesive and consistent goals based on the developmental needs and capabilities of each child.
5. Comply with documentation requirements outlined in the Department of Health (DOH) Children’s Medical Services Early Steps Policies and Procedures, the Medicaid Early Intervention Handbook, and Easter Seals Florida Policies and Procedures.
6. Complete all evaluation reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
7. Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure.
8. Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with families, co-workers, and referral sources.
9. Report all incidents and accidents immediately.
10. Report any suspicion of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of clients pursuant to Chapter 415, F.S.
11. Attendance and punctuality are essential duties due to direct client services.12. Driving is an essential function of this position.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in early childhood special education, early childhood development, or a related field; or licensed as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist; and a minimum of one year direct hands on work experience with young children and their families.

State of Florida Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Certification (or eligible upon hire)

Medicaid Provider, or eligible on hire

Meet Easter Seals Florida Approved Driver Requirements

Counties Served (all or specify):
  • Miami-Dade
  • Monroe
Contact Name:
Jana Khoury
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Contact Phone:
(305) 929-8705
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