Why Episcopal Children's Services
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides free, high-quality early childhood education and holistic family support to help young children in northeast Florida prepare for kindergarten and overcome generational poverty.
- Head start and early head start provides comprehensive education, health, and nutrition Services to the community's most vulnerable infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pregnant women and their families. Our young students and pregnant mothers receive intensive child development Services. Parents receive education…$41.8M spent in FY2024
- The school readiness (SR) program provides childcare subsidies for families that qualify and provides educational and technical support to childcare providers serving these families. Ecs4kids serves approximately 5,968 children on average per year and around 190 childcare providers monthly, as…$21.8M spent in FY2024
- Ecs4kids administers the voluntary pre-kindergarten (vpk) program in baker, clay, nassau, bradford, putnam, and st. Johns counties in northeast florida through a contract with the early learning coalition of north florida. Vpk is a 540-hour school year program or 300-hour…$16.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription * This role is based in Ocala and currently supports Marion, Lake, and Citrus Counties. JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being.
These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills. Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida.
ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance 403(b) plan with 5% employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Long-term & short-term disability insurance Employer-paid life insurance Paid holidays Generous paid time off Career development Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Behavior Specialist is responsible for developing and providing behavior intervention services to children exhibiting challenging behaviors, ensuring their social-emotional development and success in the classroom environment, and ensuring compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify underlying factors contributing to challenging behaviors. Execute and oversee behavioral interventions plans for children. BCaBA certified staff may provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a BCBA and supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Coordinate with teachers, parents, special needs assistants and other support staff to implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment findings. Promote positive behavior and reduce challenging behaviors in children.
Provide direct support and interventions to children in individual or small group settings. Collaborate and train teachers and other support staff to integrate behavior plans and support strategies into classroom routines and activities to teach replacement behaviors to enhance social skills and emotional regulation. Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans as needed based on ongoing assessment and data collection. Communicate with parents, teachers, special needs assistants, center staff, and support staff regarding child’s progress. Consult with families to provide guidance and…
About Episcopal Children's Services
From its Form 990- Budget $90.5M · Human Services
- Staff 844 · founded 1966
- Pays its leaders $113K–$211K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 51 · Jobs at Episcopal Children's Services · Full 990 report