Infant Toddler Development Specialist (ITDS)
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking a passionate, innovative, and dynamic certified Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) to join their dedicated team of evaluators in Miami. In this role, the ITDS will 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, the individual 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. The organization is 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 its employees and provides 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 described as an opportunity to be part of something bigger, translating talent, passion, and commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- 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 or Creole/English)
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
Benefits
- Professional Development: Live and on-demand learning opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off: Holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
- Work-Life Balance
- The Opportunity to Make a Real Difference in the community and organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
