Development Specialist (Early Childhood Evaluation) - Easter Seals Florida

Salary will be $42,000 per year plus insurance and time-off benefits

Easterseals Florida is seeking a passionate, innovative, and dynamic Development Specialist to join our team of evaluators in Tampa. As a Development Specialist, you will work with a team of professionals to deliver early intervention services to families in their natural environment. The primary responsibilities are to complete clinic evaluations and conduct provider visits for children until age 5 or when their goals are met. Easterseals Florida is seeking an individual who is able to develop positive relationships with children and families and is willing to coach and share their knowledge and skills with the families and other professionals.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of what you'll do:

• Complete eligibility evaluations for children referred by the Healthy Beginnings Entry Agency and determine eligibility for early intervention services
• Complete assessments/evaluations of the child's health and developmental status of the family's educational and support needs
• Use mediated learning strategies to support the family/caregiver and the child's interactions. Including the family/caregiver in all aspects of service design and delivery.
• Completing evaluation reports and paperwork

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and or training.
• Experience with standardized testing is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
• Ability to meet program deadlines.
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required to drive for program related business.
• An energetic, resourceful and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful and team-based environment.

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

For more information about the Early Learning Intervention Program, please go to https://eastersealsflorida.e3applicants.com/about-us/early-learning--intervention-program-elip.