Developmental Specialist III

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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 provides value-added ideas, quality control, service excellence, and ILP standard excellence.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education with licensure or a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education.

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. Home visiting experience preferred. Experience with Special Needs children required. 6 education credits in Early Childhood Development required.

Licensing/Certification:
Type A certification or applicable license. Infant CPR. Membership in professional organizations encouraged. Meet criteria for registration as System for Early Education Development (SEED) level 10. Eligible for an NPI number and able to bill Medicaid for Developmental Therapy, Targeted Case management (TCM) and developmental evaluation, limited.

Equipment/Tools: Screening tools targeting developmental and social-emotional delay. ASQ. ASQ-SE), ELAP, HELP 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 Developmental Specialist I or DS II. Signs off on paraprofessional staff documents.

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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Location:

Bethel

Department:
Family Infant Toddler Program

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status:
Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 28.92

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 YKHCRecruitment or phone  and ask to speak with a recruiter.