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Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist – Early Steps

Are you looking for a position where you can work as part of a team to help families learn to support their child’s development? The Early Steps Program supports families and children with developmental delays building competence and confidence of parents and caregivers to support their child’s development. As an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) you will work with a team of professionals to deliver early intervention services to families in their natural environment. Children birth to three years of age with developmental delays can qualify for this program and there are no income eligibility requirements. We are looking for a passionate person to join our team. We will assist you in obtaining your state certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist and we provide on-going professional development using the statewide Florida Embedded Practices and interventions with caregivers (FL-EPIC) professional development program.

Responsibilities and Duties

The ITDS works primarily with parents and caregivers coaching them to support their child’s development. An extensive knowledge of child development is required and knowledge of adult learning and coaching is preferred. Training is offered and new ITDS providers will be supported by a mentor.

Qualifications and Skills and Experience

As a contracted ITDS you will need to set up your own business or work with one of our existing agencies to contract with us.

You must have a minimum of 1 year experience working hands on with children with disabilities or developmental delays ranging in ages birth up to 5 years old. To obtain state certification a degree in early childhood education, communication sciences, social work, psychology or closely related field and an extensive knowledge of early childhood development is required. The ability to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with people, is essential to this role. Services are delivered in the child’s natural environment so a valid drivers license and use of your own car is required. (Mileage is reimbursed).

For this position we are looking for a dedicated candidate who is willing to learn new skills and specific coaching strategies.

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity to contract with us please contact us with questions. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer, more information can be found at our website www.hpcswf.com

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 – $50.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are conducting interviews remotely at the moment.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year (1600 hours) of paid hands on experience post graduation of your bachelors degree with 0-4 year old’s with developmental delays?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations