Developmental Specialist I

RPMGlobal; Alaska; On-site; USD 24,753 - 35,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

A Tribal health organization is seeking a dedicated individual to assist and support families of children aged 0-3 in rural Alaska. This role involves conducting eligibility assessments, organizing family contacts, and facilitating play groups. Candidates must have a high school diploma or related education and early childhood experience. The position comes with generous benefits including PTO and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is a High School Diploma or AA degree.
• Candidate must complete an AA in Early Childhood within three years.
• Must possess early childhood experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eligibility testing and developmental assessments.
• Organize family contacts and follow up on services.
• Facilitate play group sessions.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Knowledge of early childhood development

Home visiting experience

Experience with Special Needs children

Education

High School Diploma or AA degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:This position assists and supports DS II and DS III in the provision of services to families of children age 0-3 in the YK Delta. Some village travel is required. This position helps in the administrations of eligibility testing within 45 days of referral, assists with developmental assessments. This position organizes family contact, family follow for relevant services. This position is a member of the ILP team and supports Napartet with value added ideas, patient centered excellence, and ILP standards of excellence. This position facilitates play group. This position is designed to allow individuals to enter the field with the understanding that the candidate agrees to continue their education. Failure to complete the required degree in three years will result in the individual no longer being eligible to continue employment in ILP.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/AA degree preferred in early childhood, related field, or Child Developmental Associate (CDA) or PAT training. Candidate will be required to obtain an AA in Early Childhood or a closely related field to be eligible for continued employment after three years from DOH.
• Minimum Experience:Early childhood experience. Knowledge and willingness to learn and apply working knowledge of early childhood development. Home visiting experience preferred. Experience with Special Needs children preferred.
• Licensing/Certification:Early childhood experience. Knowledge and willingness to learn and apply working knowledge of early childhood development. Home visiting experience preferred. Experience with Special Needs children preferred. Eligible to be certified as SEED 7-8
• Equipment/Tools:Computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power point, faxing, scanning, e-mailing. Requires travel to villages via small plane under sub-artic conditions.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:Family Assessment, Parents as Teachers program. Any behavioral, social, language, developmental training. Prefer experience with Medicaid, Denali Kid Care, data systems and data entry.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

ID: 17682

Location: Bethel

Department: Family Infant Toddler Program

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 21.78

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.