Infant Toddler Development Specialist (ITDS)

Easter Seals Florida Inc•Miami, FL

39d•$47,579 - $55,000

About The Position

Easterseals Florida is seeking a passionate, innovative, and dynamic certified Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) to join our dedicated team of evaluators in Miami. In this role, you’ll collaborate with professionals to provide early intervention services to families in their natural environments, helping children thrive during their most critical years. As an ITDS, you will play a vital role in the Early Steps program, completing clinic evaluations and provider visits for children up to age 3—or until their developmental goals are achieved. We’re looking for someone who builds strong, positive relationships with children and families, and who is eager to coach, mentor, and share expertise with caregivers and fellow professionals. Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) 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, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and or training
Familiarity and ability to administer and interpret a variety of clinical assessments
Florida Certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) or ability to obtain
Florida Medicaid (Therapy and/or Early Intervention) Provider Number or ability to obtain
NPI Number
Confirmation of Enrollment in CMS Provider Management System
Ability to meet program deadlines
An energetic, resourceful and professional individual who will promote a positive, respectful and team-based environment
Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required to drive for program related business

Nice To Haves

Experience with standardized testing is a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct eligibility evaluations to determine children’s access to early intervention services
Assess and evaluate developmental and health status, as well as family educational and support needs
Use mediated learning strategies to strengthen caregiver-child interactions, ensuring families are included in every step of service design and delivery
Prepare evaluation reports and documentation
Potentially manage a small caseload, providing direct early intervention services to children and families