Early Steps Community Provider Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Early Steps Community Provider Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Full time Staff.

Pay Grade: H7.

• Supports the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs.
• Works with community-based organizations to plan promotional educational and other events to increase awareness in the community.
• Assists in publishing activities: writing, editing, budgeting, scheduling, and distribution.
• Interacts effectively with outside advertising agencies, printers, photographers, and other vendors.
• Aids with the preparation and distribution of public health education and navigation manuals.
• Identifies effective strategies for promoting enrollment in ongoing studies, conducting active and passive recruitment in person and online outreach.
• Conducts brief surveys by phone and in community settings.
• Aids with compiling data for presentations.
• Develops professional relationships with mental health providers, researchers, and community members.
• Collaborates with team members on special projects and events.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Proactively plans and manages recruitment for new Early Steps direct service providers, including campaign creation.
• Develops and initiates the Early Steps Provider Recruitment and Retention Plan and reports yearly results to Florida’s Early Steps State Office.
• Analyzes zip code areas’ needs, gaps, and overflow for each category of direct service providers (ITDS, PT, OT, Speech, Hearing and others).
• Recruits new Early Steps providers (agencies and individuals) to serve children in needed zip code areas.
• Conducts preliminary on‑site visits for new agencies and assesses qualifications of direct service providers.
• Ensures all direct service providers’ education and experience meet Florida Early Steps policy requirements.
• Collects and reviews enrollment paperwork for final approval.
• Maintains and updates staff and provider information per policy and Medicaid requirements.
• Tracks re‑certification of Infant Toddler Development Specialists to meet State requirements.
• Supports professional development initiatives by tracking, monitoring, and reporting provider fidelity.
• Works with direct service providers to submit annual coaching videos for review.
• Maintains records related to provider eligibility for the FL‑EPIC fee and communicates eligibility.
• Performs other tasks related to recruitment, professional development, and training as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Early Steps Service Delivery System preferred.
• Familiarity with Dade County community and its providers (occupational, speech, and physical therapists) desirable.
• Proficient 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

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 categories protected by Federal law.