Developmental Therapist I

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More!

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks a developmental therapist to support services for families of children 0-3 in the YK Delta. You will assist with eligibility testing, developmental assessments, and family follow-up, integrating into the ILP team and Napartet initiatives.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and participation in daily administrative tasks, with generous benefits and a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field without certification or licensure and completion of the Part C Credential.
• Related fields include: Applied Behavior Analysis, Child development, Communication sciences, Early childhood development/education, Early intervention, Psychology, Social work, Speech-language pathology assistant, Special Education for early childhood, K-8, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

Responsibilities

• Assist DTII/DTIII in the provision of services to families of children 0-3 in the YK Delta.
• Assist with eligibility testing within 45 days of a referral.
• Assist with developmental assessments.
• Organize family contact and follow-up for relevant services.
• Support Napartet with value-added ideas, patient-centered excellence, and ILP standards.
• Facilitate play group and perform other administrative tasks as integrated into daily workflow.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Part C Credential

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 DTII and DTIII in the provision of services to families of children 0-3 in the YK Delta.This position helps in the administrations of eligibility testing within 45 days of a referral, assists with developmental assessments.This position organizes family contact, family follow up 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.Other administrative tasks will be incorporated into the daily work flow.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field without certification or licensure AND completion of the Part C Credential.

Related Fields:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Child development and family studies
• Communication sciences and disorders
• Early childhood development
• Early childhood education
• Early intervention
• Elementary education
• Psychology
• Social work
• Speech language pathology assistant
• Special Education-Early childhood, elementary or K-8
• Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Other related fields as determined by the State ILP Office

Minimum Experience: Early childhood experience.Knowledge and willingness to learn and apply working knowledge of early childhood development. Experience with Special Needs children preferred.

License, Certification, Registration: Part C Credential: Developmental Therapist I-SEED Level 9

• Training plan must be developed with the supervisor and approved by state TA staff within 3 months.
• Developmental Therapist Credential online modules must be completed within 3 months of employment.
• Training and competency checklist must be completed and submitted to state TA staff within 2 years.
• Developmental Therapist Credential must be completed within the first 2 years of employment.
• Renewal and Progression-Progression to Level 10 requires submission of SEED application with documentation listed below:
• Part C Credential – Developmental Therapist Certificate
• Submission of the completed training and competency checklist.
• If the provider does not hold a license or certification in their field of practice or endorsement in IMH, they must earn a minimum of 3 credits in ILP approved subject areas in the 2 year period of training for Level 10. Each of the following is worth 1 credit:
• 1 credit of academic coursework
• 1 CEU (continuing education unit)
• 15 hours ILP approved in-service training, formal mentorship, or reflective supervision

Equipment/Tools: Computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power point, faxing, scanning, emailing.Screening tools targeting developmental and social-emotional delay e.g., IDA2 and ELAP or other evaluation tools as appropriate.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Family Assessments, any behavioral, social language, developmental training.Prefer experience with Medicaid, Denali Kid Care, data systems and data entry.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

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
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

21.78

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

No

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]