Education/Training Specialist III

Job no: 540360
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title:

Education/Training Specialist III

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Description:

Serves as a professional level clinician to conduct and interpret developmental evaluations and assessment activities with children and their families. Works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor plans as needed. Provides case coordination for special needs children and their families. Provides home and school
observations as needed for families. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with families, co-workers, schools and community agencies. Applies sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice. Demonstrates sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, children and staff from various cultures and backgrounds. Ability to drive
for satellite clinics, provide trainings and support groups to the community. Provides internal trainings to the staff and mentors new staff members.

Provides coaching and guidance with case coordination for educational and training specialist II to ensure quality care for children identified with special needs and their families/care providers. Reviews and interprets evaluation and assessment results provided and maintains appropriate records consistent with program requirements. Provides appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies for families and/or professionals working with assigned family. Coordinates client services and referrals to community agencies. Consults with other team members and community providers to ensure continuity of care. Provides home and school observations, as needed, for families. Designs, develops and delivers various trainings and support groups, applying best practice models, to families and professionals within our catchment area. Reviews trainings put together by the educational and training specialist II prior to training being given by team member(s). Coach families and care providers on strategies and techniques needed for the special needs child/family in order to meet outcomes. Attends clinical staff meetings, as needed, providing input regarding patient case management needs. Attends other divisional meetings, as required. Expected Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 annually depending on education and experience Preferred: Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in special education or closely related degree; BCaBA or BCBA preferred. Experience providing trainings and running support groups preferred. Supervision experience preferred. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder needed. Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

A Lvl 2 DCF Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000