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Early Steps Service Coordinator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Early Steps Orientation Modules * Service Coordination Apprenticeship * CDTC ES Competency based core training * Basic Life Support (AHA or Red Cross) *Level II Screening required Visit us online at ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for early steps in Florida is $18.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.68 and $23.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Early Steps?

An Early Steps job typically involves working with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities, providing early intervention services to support their growth and learning. Professionals in this role may include service coordinators, developmental specialists, therapists, or educators who assess children's needs and help create individualized support plans. They work closely with families to ensure children receive appropriate therapies and resources to promote their development. Early Steps programs are often part of state or federally funded initiatives aimed at improving long-term outcomes for young children.

What does an Early Steps provider do?

A typical day for an Early Steps provider involves traveling to clients’ homes or early learning centers to assess children’s developmental progress, deliver targeted interventions, and collaborate closely with families and other specialists. You’ll spend time documenting session notes, preparing service plans, and communicating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure children receive coordinated support. Flexibility is important, as schedules often revolve around family availability and individual needs. You’ll also participate in team meetings and periodic professional development to stay current with best practices in early intervention. This role offers a dynamic mix of direct service, family coaching, and teamwork with other child development professionals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Early Steps position?

To thrive as an Early Steps provider, you need a background in early childhood education, child development, or a related health discipline—often supported by state certifications or licensure in fields such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, or social work. Familiarity with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), developmental assessment tools, and basic case management software is typically required. Empathy, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills. These competencies are essential to effectively assess young children's needs, support family goals, and coordinate early intervention services that foster positive developmental outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Early Steps job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,873 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Service Coordinator (Early Steps)

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Johns Hopkins Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Service Coordinator is knowledgeable about the Early Steps Program and serving infants and toddlers from birth to age three with special needs. Maintains a caseload, act as the primary Service Coordinator for their assigned families and ensures access to Early Steps supports and services within the community, and enhances the caregiving capabilities of the child's family and/or caregiver. Responsibility to work within the guidelines and policies of the Early Steps Program and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hosptial.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  1. Knowledgeable of the mission, policies and procedures related to Early Steps and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHACH) and applies this knowledge to case planning for individual families
  1. Utilizes communication skills in all interactions with families, coworkers and the community, demonstrating openness and respect
  2. Is part of a team working together to address the needs, concerns, and priorities of families
  1. Knowledgeable about community resources/services to provide families access and referrals
  1. Adheres to Federal and State timelines and guidelines in order to meet program requirements
  2. Documents activities to comply with department, hospital, and State and Federal guidelines
  3. Creates and maintains accurate data records, to meet all productivity requirements
  4. Familiar with and follows HIPAA guidelines to protect Personal Health Information (PHI)

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, health education, interdisciplinary sociology, early childhood, child development, or special education, or an equivalent degree
  • Enrollment in or eligible to enroll in the Florida Medicaid system as a Service Coordinator, within 6 months of employment
  • 1 year (1600 hours) of hands-on professional experience with young children and families in a teaching, case management or counseling role, or with individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays of any age in a case management role; time spent in a practicum or internship (up to 400 hours) may apply toward the 1600 hours of hands-on experience
  • Ability to travel to various work locations is required

Salary Range: Minimum 17.11/hour - Maximum 27.37/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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