About The Role

The Infant Toddler Development Specialist is responsible for providing multidisciplinary evaluation and direct intervention for children with a diverse range of developmental needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team and as an individual provider, the Infant Toddler Development Specialist assists families in meeting IFSP goals by providing early intervention services in the natural environment, in accordance with Part C and Medicaid procedures.

This position will serve patients in Polk County

This position is Grant Funded.

This position requires a Level II Background Check

40% Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Assessment

Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations for children ages birth to three to determine eligibility for the Bay Area Early Steps program, at clinic locations in two separate counties.

Develop individualized goals and strategies for children who are eligible for the program.

40% Early Intervention Service Delivery

Provide direct intervention for children ages birth to three in the Bay Area Early Steps program. Strong skills in coaching caregivers within the natural environment to address a diverse range of developmental needs within early childhood.

10% Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Consultation

Consult and team with providers across disciplines to assist children in meeting their developmental goals.

5% Documentation and Case Management

Document all patient-related work, including assessment results, intervention goals and strategies, progress monitoring data, and communication with other Early Steps staff and providers.

5% Professional Development and Community Engagement

Participate in ongoing training, family events, and other community professional development related to early childhood assessment and intervention and the Part C program.

Minimum Qualifications

Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content.
Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience.
The Master’s degree may substitute for the required experience. Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred for certain program areas.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ experience providing early intervention services for children birth to age five and their caregivers.
Experience administering early childhood developmental assessments including the Battelle Developmental Inventory-Second Edition Certification or eligible for certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist with the Florida Part C program.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310