Development Therapist II

Purpose of Position:

The Developmental Therapist provides direct services for the NSHC Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program grant for children age birth to three years who experience a developmental delay or disability. The Developmental Therapist works with families and other providers who jointly service children enrolled to receive EI/ILP services. The program provides services in Nome and 15 communities throughout the Norton Sound region.  

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

Developmental Therapist I:

        With direct clinical supervision:

• Serve as Family Service Coordinator during intake, eligibility determination, and throughout enrollment.
• Conduct evaluation, assessment and family assessments, based on field of practice. 
• Write developmental evaluation report and determine eligibility for Part C services.
• Coorinate and participate in Cheild Outcome Summary ratings.
• Develop, revise ,review and renew IFSP, including present levels of development, family assessment, writing outcomes,goals and strategies 

Transition planning, determining services and gethering signatures. 

• Provide coaching and intervention to eligible children and families, based on field of practice.
• Facilitate transition out of ILP at age 3. 

Developmental Therapist II: 

• All requirements of a Development Therapist I
• Supervise or mentor Developmental Associates and Developmental Therapists 

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.  Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job specific knowledge is listed below:

• General knowledge of normal child development and developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques/applications (age birth to three)
• General knowledge of special education laws
• Knowledge of family and community support systems

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.   All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.   All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are summarized below:

• Ability to utilize the clinical process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation with children
• Ability to accurately document information in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with children, families and other professions
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both in oral and written forms
• Ability to create and maintain safe environment while working with children and their families

Minimum Requirements:

Developmental Therapist I: SEED (Alaska System for Early Education Development) Level 9

• Bachelor's degree in a related field:  Applied Behavior Analysis, Child Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood development, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, social work, Special education: early childhood, elementary or K-8, or other related fields as determined by the State ILP office.  
• SEED TRAINING PLAN to be developed and approved by state TA staff within 3 months of hire

Developmental Therapist II: SEED (Alaska System for Early Education Development) Level 10

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with certification or license, or 
• Master’s degree in a related field without certification.
• Developmental Therapist Credential[MK1]  online modules must be completed 

within 6 months of hire

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

Physical Requirements:

∙ Physically be able to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit less than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds

∙Push or pull using up to moderate force

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in a standard office environment and a standard   

 clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other  

 harmful substances∙

 Private home based services if family and/or caregiver approves.

 Some travel may be required, 50% of the time. 

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

∙Travel is required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat

∙Travel may be conducted in inclement weather contitions

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties:

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Printed Name of Incumbent

Signature of Incumbent                                                                                                          Date

Approval of Job Description:

Signature of Hiring Director/Manager 

 [MK1]Is this was the certification is called?