Developmental Therapist III

## Developmental Therapist IIIApply:
Bethel:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR100076

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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.
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* 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.
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Qualifications:

** Minimum Education Master’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 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…