Developmental Therapist

Developmental Therapist IIBethel, AlaskaWe 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 assists in evaluation, reporting and interventions for infants and toddlers in the region. This position administers eligibility testing, developmental assessments, report writing, development and implementation of the IFSP, and all transition services under the supervision of a DTIII. This position organizes family contact, family follow up, play groups, 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 Education Bachelor's Degree in related field with certification or licensure OR Master's Degree in a related field without certification or licensure AND completion of the Part C Credential.Related Fields:Applied Behavior AnalysisChild development and family studiesCommunication sciences and disordersEarly childhood developmentEarly childhood educationEarly interventionElementary educationOccupational therapy or OT assistantPhysical therapy or PT assistantPsychologySocial WorkSpeech language pathology or SLP assistantSpecial Education- Early childhood, elementary or K-8Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of HearingTeacher of the Visually ImpairedOther related fields as determined by the State ILP OfficeMinimum Experience: 1 years of experience working in a field of Early childhood or preschool activity, teaching birth to three. Knowledge of typical and non-typical child development. Experience with Special Needs children highly desired.License, Certification, Registration: Part C Credential: Developmental Therapist II-SEED Level 10Developmental 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 SEED application with documentation listed below:Updated license and/or Credential in field of practice, if applicable.If the provider does not hold a license or certification, they must earn a minimum of 3 credits in ILP approved subject areas every 2 years. Each of the following is worth 1 credit:1 credit of academic coursework1 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: 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.Benefits Include:Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over timeEleven paid holidaysComprehensive healthcare coverageLife and Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountRetirement plansEmployee Wellness CenterPlus More! Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.