Children's Specialist

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is Florida's largest and oldest not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired. Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages, transforming the lives of over 90,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, from babies to seniors, and their families. Our programs' impact is statewide, national, and international.

Miami Lighthouse is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the not-for-profit industry. Our benefits package includes life insurance, accident insurance and long term disability at no cost to our employees; voluntary benefits, including health insurance with Florida Blue for which Miami Lighthouse subsidizes a significant portion of the premium, dental, vision, short term disability and supplemental insurance; generous employer funded 401(k); and above average paid days off.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position carries the major responsibilities for providing comprehensive rehabilitation/developmental training and family/home intervention services to children aged birth to six and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

• Initiates referrals to other agencies on behalf of client.
• Plans training with families and individual clients.
• Provides outreach support and training for family and client.
• Updates client assessments and reports findings in appropriate database systems.
• Calls families to discuss any vision concerns, needs or successes.
• Demonstrates experience and knowledge in effective therapeutic playgroups with children birth to six.
• Keeps current on latest trends in blindness and early childhood development. (INSITE, VIISA birth to two and VIISA three to five).
• Knowledgeable of common medical terms and standard treatment procedures that pertain to clients.
• Recognizes symptoms of common mental and physical illnesses and makes referrals for their treatment.
• Maintains required records.
• Prepares accurate and timely correspondence and comprehensive reports.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills working with children and adults, expressing ideas clearly and oncisely, orally and in writing.
• Maintains professional accreditations, licensing and/or continuing education as required
• Participates in staff conferences.
• Identifies and refers clients for the lighthouse services.
• Creates and maintains updated desk reference.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, early childhood, special education, TVI or pediatric OT with 2 years of experience.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Experience working with children with disabilities or therapeutic playgroups preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet research.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and/or ability to get to clients' home or various locations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, their families and the general public
• Ability to work with good judgment and unquestioned confidentiality with regard to Miami Lighthouse and client information.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background screening

$500 Singing Bonus & Childcare Benefit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person