Bilingual Service Coordinator (Spanish/English)

Easter Seals Florida•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Easterseals Florida is hiring a Bilingual Service Coordinator (Spanish/English) for its Treasure Coast Early Steps program in West Palm Beach. The program serves children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays, delivering services in families’ homes, at daycare, on playgrounds, or wherever children spend their day in their natural environment. The coordinator helps families access available community services and information about funding sources that may meet children’s needs. The role also provides caregivers with an evidence-based parent education program and strategies tailored to the child’s and family’s needs during everyday routines. The position requires travel in a personal vehicle for program-related needs, subject to approved driver qualifications. Easterseals Florida describes its workplace as an opportunity to support people with disabilities, families, and communities. It is a Drug Free Workplace and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. The organization provides reasonable accommodations and uses the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish and English skills.
A bachelor’s degree or higher emphasizing psychology, social work, health education, interdisciplinary sociology, early childhood, child development, or special education; a college transcript and diploma copy are required.
At least one year of hands-on experience with young children and families in teaching, case management, or counseling, or experience in a case management role with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age.
For bachelor’s degrees in other fields, at least three years of experience in case management, teaching, or counseling working with children with disabilities.
Ability to meet approved driver qualifications for driving a personal vehicle, including being at least 21 years old and having a good driving history.
Energetic, resourceful, and professional, with the ability to promote a positive, respectful, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact to help families gain access to available community services.
Obtain information about available funding sources to help meet children’s needs.
Provide caregivers with an evidence-based parent education program and strategies tailored to the child’s and family’s needs during routine activities.
Drive a personal vehicle for program-related needs, as required.