Service Coordinator- West Palm Beach
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking a Service Coordinator for its Treasure Coast Early Steps program in West Palm Beach. The program serves children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays and provides services in families’ homes, at daycare, on playgrounds, or wherever children spend their days—in their natural environments. The Service Coordinator helps families access available community services and information about funding sources that may meet children’s needs. The position also provides an evidence-based parent education program, offering strategies for caregivers based on the needs of the child and family during everyday routines. Easterseals Florida describes its work as supporting equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. The organization is a drug-free workplace and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Background screening is conducted through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with an emphasis in 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 with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age in a case management role.
- 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 to drive a personal vehicle for program-related needs as required, including a minimum age of 21 and a good driving history.
- Energetic, resourceful, and professional approach, with the ability to promote a positive, respectful, and team-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English or Creole/English skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of contact to help families gain access to available community services.
- Obtain information about available funding sources that may help meet children’s needs.
- Provide an evidence-based parent education program, offering caregiver strategies based on the child’s and family’s needs during routine activities.
Benefits
- Live and on-demand professional development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Several supplemental insurance policies.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program.
- Work-life balance.
