Careers

If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of Florida’s children and their families, Early Steps is the place for you

Below are our current job opportunities. Individuals must be eligible to enroll in the statewide Early Steps Provider Enrollment system as a condition of employment.

If you would like to apply to become an Early Steps Provider, please contact your local Early Steps Provider Relations Liaison.

Western Panhandle – Early Steps Pediatric PT, OT, & SLP

Position Title:
	Early Steps Pediatric PT, OT, & SLP
Employer:
	Western Panhandle Early Steps
Location:
	Pensacola
Position Description:
	The Western Panhandle Early Steps is accepting applications for Florida Licensed Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, & Speech Therapy Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants & toddlers birth to three years old in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton & 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, & other professionals to develop & implement the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Essential Functions: Build rapport with families & team members Participate in curriculum based developmental assessments for eligibility determination 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. Early Steps credentialing requirements: Submit Resume & 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 & 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 Enroll with & bill Region 1 Managed Care Medicaid Plans Enroll with & 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 & maintain supplies Independently manage & maintain caseload & schedule Appropriately interact & communicate with individuals from various cultural & socio-economic backgrounds Maintain accuracy & confidentiality with all correspondence & recordsEarly 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 are at risk for or 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] https://www.earlystepsatsacredheart.org/
Counties Served (all or specify):
	Escambia Okaloosa Santa Rosa Walton
Contact Name:
	Kelly Todd
Contact Email:
	[email protected]
Contact Phone:
	(850) 407-1481

Western Panhandle – Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS)

Position Title:
	Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Employer:
	Western Panhandle Early Steps
Location:
	Escambia
Position Description:
	The Early Steps program is currently accepting applications for Infant Toddler Developmental Specialists (ITDS) as Independent (1099) Providers to serve infants & toddlers birth to three years old in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton & Santa Rosa Counties. Candidates can choose to serve 1 county or multiple counties. The ITDS works as an interdisciplinary team member & focuses on the development of children ages birth to three. The ITDS maintains a caseload, providing caregiver coaching, family training & 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 & family’s team, assists the family & caregivers in understanding the special needs of the child & enhancing the child’s development. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Build rapport with families & team members; appropriately interact & communicate with individuals from various cultural & socio-economic backgrounds Participate in eligibility determination 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 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. Maintain accuracy & confidentiality with all correspondence & records Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient & effective team. Independently manage & maintain caseload & scheduleTWO PATHWAYS TOWARD QUALIFICATION (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.Please send a current resume to [email protected] https://www.earlystepsatsacredheart.org/
Requirements:
	Requires the 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 & 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 & Medicaid plans 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
Counties Served (all or specify):
	Escambia Okaloosa Santa Rosa Walton
Contact Name:
	Kelly Todd
Contact Email:
	[email protected]
Contact Phone:
	(850) 407-1481