Job Openings

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

04/26/2023

Children's Specialist

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

Salary: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Work Location: In person

Phone: 7863627513

Cert: Any Certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred