Bilingual Family Coordinator, Early Steps (Spanish/English)

Easter-Seal; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and PTO

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Service Coordinator to support families of young children eligible for IDEA Part C through our North Beaches Early Steps program. The FSC works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely evaluations, IFSP development and transitions, while advocating for services and coordinating care.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, with salary of $44,000 per year plus insurance

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• One year of professional experience working with young children and families.
• Ability to secure and maintain a Medicaid Provider Number.
• Knowledge of community resources, child development, disabilities, and confidentiality/privacy laws.
• Strong documentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to family homes and adjust schedule to meet family needs.
• Willingness to drive personal vehicle for program-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service coordination for children eligible for Early Steps as the assigned service coordinator.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, IFSP meetings, and transition planning activities.
• Support eligibility determinations, monitor interventions, and assist families through transitions from IDEA Part C.
• Promote and strengthen the IFSP team's ability to identify, access, coordinate, and evaluate services and resources.
• Interview families to gather information on routines, strengths, needs, support systems, and developmental concerns.
• Develop timely and comprehensive Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and team members.
• Communicate IFSP recommendations with providers, coordinate updates every 6 months, and ensure follow-up for developmental evaluations.
• Coordinate transitions to Part B for families choosing school-based services, including required notifications and planning.
• Assist families not pursuing Part B with developing an appropriate post-Part C plan.
• Maintain accurate case notes, file documentation, and billing practices for CMS Targeted Case Management.
• Travel to family homes or preferred locations to conduct interviews, gather information, and complete coordination tasks.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Documentation

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Driver qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, early childhood, child development, special education, health education, sociology, or a related field.

Job description

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Service Coordinator to support families of young children eligible for IDEA Part C through our North Beaches Early Steps program. The FSC works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely evaluations, IFSP development and transitions, while advocating for services and coordinating care.

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, with salary of $44,000 per year plus insurance