Lead Implementation Coach

Easter Seals Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Easterseals Florida is seeking an experienced Early Steps Lead Implementation Coach to support the FL-EPIC program within the Early Steps system. You will train and coach providers, ensure fidelity, and collaborate with ESSO and higher education partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services to children and families.

The role emphasizes leadership in professional development, data monitoring, and sustainability planning, with a focus on family-centered practices and Part C compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field related to Part C service delivery.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of IDEA Part C and Florida Early Steps.
• Knowledge of the Florida Early Steps Program.
• Experience with early intervention, coaching, family-centered practices, or home visiting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate, routines-based early intervention.
• Experience with software, electronic file sharing, tablets, computers, video technology, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Valid driver to meet program needs; driving with personal vehicle; age 21+; good driving history.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee professional development activities, including training and coaching initiatives.
• Coach Early Steps providers on home visiting practices and embedded interventions with families.
• Support Provider Coaches in implementing effective coaching practices.
• Collect and monitor coaching, child outcome, and family outcome data.
• Collaborating with Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and the Early Steps State Office (ESSO).
• Ensure fidelity and consistency of FL-EPIC implementation within local Early Steps programs.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Florida Early Steps policies and practices.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for direct service providers, service coordinators, and program staff.
• Participate in implementation team meetings and project activities.
• Support sustainability planning and implementation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all confidentiality, privacy, and protected health information requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to Easterseals Florida's mission and values.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Driver eligibility

Physical ability

Home visiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Video conferencing

Office software

Tablet/PC use

Electronic file sharing

Job description

Salary: $50,000-$53,000 per year, based on experience. Benefits: Full-time (40 hours per week): Comprehensive insurance + paid time off. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM (with flexibility to meet providers schedules as needed). Make a lasting difference—one child at a time. Easterseals Florida is seeking an experienced and passionate Early Steps Lead Implementation Coach (LIC) to support the implementation of Florida Embedded Practice and Intervention for Caregivers (FL-EPIC) within the Early Steps program. This position plays a key leadership role in training, coaching, and supporting Early Intervention providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services to children and families.

The LIC will collaborate with Early Steps providers, Provider Coaches, the Early Steps State Office (ESSO), and partnering Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to ensure fidelity of implementation, professional development, data collection, and sustainability of coaching practices.

What We Offer:

• Live and on-demand professional development opportunities, both internal and external
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community

A Snapshot of What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee professional development activities, including training and coaching initiatives.
• Coach Early Steps providers on home visiting practices and embedded interventions with families.
• Support Provider Coaches in implementing effective coaching practices.
• Collect and monitor coaching, child outcome, and family outcome data.
• Collaborating with Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and the Early Steps State Office (ESSO).
• Ensure fidelity and consistency of FL-EPIC implementation within local Early Steps programs.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Florida Early Steps policies and practices.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for direct service providers, service coordinators, and program staff.
• Participate in implementation team meetings and project activities.
• Support sustainability planning and implementation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all confidentiality, privacy, and protected health information requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to Easterseals Florida's mission and values.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services-related field including; Education, Health and Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, related field relevant to Part C service delivery
• Bilingual skills is a plus!
• Advanced knowledge of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Knowledge of the Florida Early Steps Program.
• Experience with early intervention, coaching, family-centered practices, or home visiting services.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate, routines-based, evidence-informed early intervention practices.
• Experience using software applications, electronic file-sharing systems, tablets, computers, video technology, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• 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)
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach as needed

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).

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 [phone], [e-mail], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.