Education and Training Specialist II

The Education and Training Specialist II serves as a professional level clinician to conduct and interpret developmental evaluations and assessment activities with children and their families. The ETS II works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor plans as needed. This position provides case coordination for special needs children and their families. The individual in this position will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with families, co-workers, schools and community agencies. This position will apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice, demonstrate sensitivity and skills needed to work with families, children and staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Ability to drive to satellite clinics, provide trainings and support groups to the community. Provides internal trainings to the staff and participates in multidisciplinary assessments and team integration meetings.

• Provides case coordination for special needs children and their families/care providers.
• Coordinates client services and referrals to community agencies.
• Designs, develops and delivers high quality training programs and support groups, applying best practice models, to families and professionals within our catchment area.
• Reviews and interprets evaluation and assessment results provided and maintains appropriate records consistent with program requirements.
• Provides coaching to families and care providers on strategies and techniques needed for the special needs child/family in order to meet outcomes. 
• Provides appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies for families and/or professionals working with assigned family.
• Consults with other team members and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides home and school observations, as needed, for families.
• Attends weekly clinical staffing providing input regarding patient case management needs. Attends other divisional meetings, as required. 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree in special education or closely related degree; BCABA or BCBA preferred.
• Experience providing trainings and support groups preferred.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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.

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.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.