Education/Training Spec I- Early Steps

Education/Training Spec I

- The incumbent will participate in professional development activities, coaching, and implementing training for Early Steps direct service providers, service coordinators, and other staff. They will be responsible for coaching consecutive provider cohorts and co-facilitating workshops for new cohort members. These workshops will focus on FL-EPIC home visiting practices and embedded interventions that support social-emotional development, aligned with the Pyramid Model.

- The incumbent will be responsible for collecting coaching implementation fidelity data from sessions with Early Steps providers. Provide technical assistance to support providers in collecting home visiting data and transferring it through the coaching platform. The incumbent will also assist Early Steps providers in completing all documentation and activities required by FL-EPIC. They are expected to maintain proficiency in delivering coaching to Early Steps providers, specifically related to the implementation of FL-EPIC home visiting practices and embedded interventions. Proficiency will be measured by submitting monthly or quarterly videotaped coaching sessions to the IHE team and demonstrating 80% or higher fidelity in coaching practices, as assessed by the Provider Coaching Checklist.

- The incumbent will complete evaluations and assessments of the child's developmental status, as well as assess the family's educational and support needs. They will provide services within the child's natural environment, as outlined in the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP). The incumbent will consult with other team members to ensure cohesive and consistent goals based on each child's developmental needs and capabilities. They will also maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of interventions and the effectiveness of services provided, demonstrating measurable progress for each child and their family.

$22.98- $24.42 per hour

• This position requires a valid Florida driver’s license and access to
  reliable transportation
• This position requires a criminal background check
• This position provides care to children, the developmentally disabled,
  disabled adults, or is otherwise defined in section 110.1127 (3)(a) Florida
  statutes and therefore requires a special background check as
  described in section 435 Florida statutes
• This position requires a post offer health assessment
• This position must meet department of health, children’s medical services
  requirement as a service coordinator and infant toddler developmental
  specialist and must be eligible to be a provider of Medicaid targeted case
  management and early intervention services

• Experience providing early intervention services to families and children birth to age 3 in natural environments
• At least one year of experience providing pediatric early intervention;
• Knowledge of services for children birth to three years old, particularly with disabilities, strongly desired
• Experience working with adult learners
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strength in organization and timeliness in meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Zoom)
• Familiarity with technology and technology applications
• Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment
• Advanced knowledge of developmentally appropriate, routines-based, and evidence-informed early intervention practices
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development
• Experience coaching, consulting, or mentoring practitioners or families
• Experience collecting and analyzing professional development implementation and family and child outcome data

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

The University of Florida is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to apply for this position, please contact the ADA Office at (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). For more information, visit the UF ADA Compliance website: https://ada.ufl.edu

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.