Infant Toddler Development Specialist

Chsfl • Panama City, FL

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About The Position

Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is hiring an Infant Toddler Development Specialist to provide early intervention services that help infants and toddlers reach developmental milestones and empower families to support their children’s growth. The role includes evaluating developmental strengths and needs, creating individualized service plans, delivering intervention in children’s natural environments, and coaching caregivers to foster development through everyday routines and activities.

The specialist works with children, families, service coordinators, healthcare providers, therapists, educators, and community partners. The position also involves monitoring progress, adjusting plans, connecting families with resources, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, maintaining required records, and advocating for families navigating early intervention services. CHS describes the opportunity as mission-driven and offers a collaborative team environment, paid leave, health and wellness benefits, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child and Family Development, Family Life Studies, Communication Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field approved through transcript review; alternatively, current Florida licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, School Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor.
• At least three years of experience working with children and families.
• Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Medicaid Provider Number where required.
• Ability to obtain Early Intervention Professional Competencies as required by program guidelines.
• Knowledge of child development from birth through age five, early intervention best practices, family-centered service delivery, developmental assessments and progress monitoring, and community resources and support systems.
• Skills in family coaching and education, assessment and service planning, documentation and data management, collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork, relationship building and communication.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Pre-K Disabilities Endorsement.
• Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) Certification.
• SKI-HI Certification.
• VIISA Certification.
• INSITE Certification.
• Early Intervention Credential or comparable approved early intervention certification.
• At least one year of direct early intervention experience serving children ages birth to five with developmental delays or special needs.
• Experience working within family-centered intervention models.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental evaluations and ongoing assessments for infants and toddlers.
• Develop individualized service plans to support developmental progress and family goals.
• Provide direct developmental intervention services in a child's natural environment.
• Coach and educate parents and caregivers on strategies that support developmental growth.
• Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans based on child and family needs.
• Collaborate with families, service coordinators, healthcare providers, therapists, educators, and community partners.
• Connect families to community resources and support services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, assessments, and required program records.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for families navigating early intervention services.

Benefits

• Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Continuing education, certification opportunities, specialized training, and career advancement pathways.
• Employee discounts and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time