Salary will be between $58,526 to $62,000 per year (and based on experience)

Are you passionate about early intervention and professional development? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and have a knack for coaching and training? Join the Easterseals Florida team as a Lead Implementation Specialist for our Southernmost Coast Early Steps Program, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and consistency of services provided to families with young children.

About the Role

The Lead Implementation Specialist is responsible for overseeing and delivering professional development activities—including training and coaching—for Early Steps direct service providers, service coordinators, and other staff. This position ensures fidelity to the FL-EPIC Early Steps Professional Development (ESPD) model and supports embedded intervention practices aligned with the Pyramid Model.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Institution of Higher Education (IHE) team and the Early Steps State Office (ESSO) to implement FL-EPIC ESPD and aligned professional activities across the local Early Steps (LES) program
• Maintain proficiency in coaching Early Steps providers on home visiting practices and embedded interventions
• Lead and oversee training and coaching activities for Early Steps personnel
• Provide direct coaching to providers working with families in natural environments
• Co-facilitate workshops focused on social-emotional practices aligned with the Pyramid Model
• Participate in monthly virtual cross-site meetings and quarterly team meetings with ESSO, LES administrators, LICs, and the IHE team
• Coordinate weekly or biweekly planning sessions with site administrators
• Collect and manage coaching and child/family outcome data
• Travel as required; driving is an essential function of this role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field relevant to Part C service delivery
• Advanced knowledge of Part C and the Florida Early Steps Program
• Must be an Early Steps approved provider
• FL-EPIC training preferred
• Experience providing early intervention services to children (birth to age 3) in natural environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with technology and its applications in professional development
• Experience in designing, delivering, or evaluating professional development or technical assistance
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood development? Apply today and help us elevate the quality of care and support for families across Florida.

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, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.