Early Community Provider Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Early Steps Community Provider Recruitment and Training Coordinator

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a Full‑Time Early Steps Community Provider Recruitment and Training Coordinator to work in Miami. The role develops and implements public education and outreach programs and serves as a liaison to the community.

• Support the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs.
• Work with community‑based organizations to plan promotional educational events and increase community awareness.
• Assist with publishing activities: writing, editing, budgeting, scheduling, and distribution.
• Interact effectively with outside advertising agencies, printers, photographers, and other vendors.
• Aid in the preparation and distribution of public health education and navigation manuals.
• Identify effective strategies for promoting enrollment in ongoing studies, conducting active and passive recruitment in‑person and online outreach.
• Conduct brief surveys by phone and in community settings.
• Aid with compiling data for presentations.
• Develop professional relationships with mental health providers, researchers, and community members.
• Collaborate with other team members on special projects and events.
• Adhere to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

• Proactively plan and manage recruitment for new Early Steps direct service providers, including attractive community campaigns.
• Develop and initiate the Early Steps Provider Recruitment and Retention Plan and report yearly results to Florida’s Early Steps State Office.
• Analyze zip code areas’ needs, gaps, and overflow for each provider category (ITDS, PT, OT, SPEECH, HEARING, etc.).
• Recruit new Early Steps providers (agents and individuals) to serve children in the most needed zip codes.
• Conduct preliminary on‑site visits for new agencies and assess provider qualifications, ensuring understanding of the Early Steps “natural environment” model and completion of Florida Early Steps professional development training.
• Ensure all provider education and experience meet Florida Early Steps policy requirements.
• Collect and review provider enrollment paperwork for managerial approval.
• Maintain provider information, documentation, and updates per policy and Medicaid requirements.
• Track recertification of Infant Toddler Development Specialists to meet state requirements.
• Support the professional development initiative by tracking, monitoring, and reporting provider fidelity, allowing the Lead Implementation Coach (LIC) and Provider Coach (PC) to provide coaching and technical assistance.
• Assist providers with FL‑EPIC fidelity to submit annual coaching videos for LIC or PC review.
• Maintain records related to provider eligibility for the FL‑EPIC fee and communicate eligibility status to providers and their agencies.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Early Steps Service Delivery System preferred.
• Familiarity with the Dade County community and its providers (occupational, speech, & physical therapists) desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade: H7

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.  for additional information.