Developmental Therapist III

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare

Résumé du poste

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to deliver evaluation, reporting, and IFSP development for infants and toddlers in the YK Delta. The role includes organizing family contact, play groups, and collaboration with educators and therapists.

The candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field with licensure and Part C Credential, plus two years of early childhood experience. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with certification or licensure.
• Completion of the Part C Credential.
• Experience with developmental testing methods and evaluation.
• Two years of early childhood or preschool experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide early intervention services to 0–3 age families.
• Conduct eligibility testing and developmental assessments.
• Prepare reports and implement IFSP plans.
• Coordinate services with school, Head Start, and clinicians.

Connaissances

Clinical Assessment

Intervention planning

Family collaboration

Documentation

Formation

Master’s Degree in related field with certification or licensure

Part C Credential

Outils

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Emailing

Description du poste

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 provides early intervention services to families of eligible children age 0-3 in the YK Delta. This position functions independently in evaluation, reporting and interventions for infants and toddlers in the region. This position is responsible for administering eligibility testing, developmental assessments, report writing, development and implementation of the IFSP, and for all transition services. This position organizes family contact, family follow-up, play groups and other service involvement such as school special education teachers and Head Start educators.This position is a member of the ILP team and supports Napartet with value added ideas, patient centered excellence, and ILP standards of excellence.Other administrative tasks will be incorporated into the daily work flow.Occasional travel may be required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum EducationMaster’s Degree in related field with 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

Occupational therapy

Physical therapy

Psychology

Social work

Speech language pathology

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: 2 years of experience working in a field of Early childhood or preschool activity, teaching birth to three.Knowledge of advanced developmental testing methods.Experience with Special Needs children required.

License, Certification, Registration: Part C Credential: Developmental Therapist III-SEED Level 11

Developmental Therapist Credential online modules must be completed within 6 months of employment.

Developmental Therapist Credential must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.

Renewal and Progression-Requires submission of renewal application to the SEED registry, with documentation listed below:

Updated license and/or Certification in field of practice.

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: Training in Neuro-developmental treatment, Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavioral Supports, Language Instruction, specialized strategies and trainings, leading play groups. Training in Infant Mental Health and Trauma based care desired.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise a DTI and/or DTII. One hour of clinical supervision is required at least monthly.

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:

28.92

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir 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]