Developmental Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Wasilla, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults, located in Wasilla, AK, seeks a Developmental Assistant to support the Infant Learning staff with data entry, intake/enrollment, and records management. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and teamwork within a nonprofit setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (3–6 credits in Child Development), clerical experience, and familiarity with Medicaid billing. CDA is preferred, with emphasis on health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–6 credits in Child Development or related field.
• Associate’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• CDA preferred.
• 3+ years of secretarial, clerical, data entry, or related office experience.
• Experience with Medicaid and other billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and record reviews.
• Maintain child charts: creation, audit, archiving.
• Assist with intake/enrollment processes and referrals.
• Support screening, evaluations, and transition lists.
• Ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance and annual trainings.
• Provide clerical support and administration tasks.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical work

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–6 credits in Child Development or related field

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field preferred

CDA preferred

Tools

Web-based database systems

Job description

# Developmental AssistantLegal Address - Wasilla, AK 99654-5326## OverviewSalary Range$22.50 - $28.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryNonprofit - Social Services## Description**Position Summary:**The Developmental Assistant will provide program support services for the Infant Learning staff to include data entry and general office duties. The Developmental Assistant assists Infant Learning staff and families with intake/enrollment processes, obtaining/providing necessary records, and support during home and community visits. **Essential Functions and Tasks:*** Understand, practice, and promote the vision and core values of Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults.* Database entry and record reviews.* Child charts – creation, maintenance, review/audit, archiving, destruction* Assist Data Compliance Specialist to complete record and signature requests, including requests for State and Federal audits* Forms and packets (electronic and hard copy) – creation, maintenance, review* Clerical support* Assist with screening, assessing, and evaluating the performance of children, ages birth to age three, in areas of gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social/emotional, language and self-help skills.* Assist with contacting referrals, scheduling evaluations, and gathering intake information, adhering to timelines set by the mandates governing the program.* Assist with preparation of child transition lists for Mat-Su Borough School District.* Perform duties in a manner that promotes health and safety and HIPAA/FERPA compliance.* Ensure compliance with required annual training and certifications.* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Education*** High school diploma or equivalent.* 3-6 credits in Child Development or related field.* Associate’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.* CDA preferred.**Experience*** 3+ years of secretarial, clerical, data entry, or related office experience, or equivalent vocational or technical training.* Experience with web-based database systems.* Experience with client tracking and chart auditing.* Experience reading, interpreting, and applying governmental regulations.* Experience with Medicaid and other forms of billing preferred.