Infant Learning ProgramOccupational, Physical, or Speech/Language Therapist or Social WorkerPosition Summary: The Occupational, Physical, or Speech/Language Therapist or Social Worker provides assessment, evaluation, intervention services, and strategies to assist families in fostering the growth and development of children birth to three years. This work is performed in a home-based service program designed to directly involve parents in providing an optimal family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental and behavioral program for their child.Essential Responsibilities: The Occupational, Physical, or Speech/Language Therapist will:

Provide screening, evaluation, and assessment of developmental performance of children birth to age three in all developmental areas with specific emphasis on areas of professional discipline.
Complete enrollment procedures for children eligible for Infant Learning services.
Develop, monitor, and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that is based on parent goals for their child and family, including family assessment results.
Obtain doctor's orders prior to evaluation and for ongoing therapy when direct therapy is recommended and develop plans of care which meet billing and program requirements.
Assist parents to develop confidence in their abilities as their child's best teacher through joint planning and implementation of functional activities designed to enhance the child's potential for optimum development.
Assist families in coordinating information and communicating with other service providers and community agencies providing assistance to them and their child.
Assist families in transitioning to public or private services when the child reaches age three or when exiting the program.
Work to establish a trusting relationship with families by providing regular contact through home visits.
Participate in ongoing staff development and education, with the approval of supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality of children/families and their records.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Drive to and from family visits, meetings, trainings and other locations.
Perform duties in a manner that promotes safety.
Perform other duties as mutually agreed.

HOURS OF WORK: Part Time PositionEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick LeavePaid Holidays Jury Duty/Funeral/ LeavePersonal Leave Employee Assistance ProgramMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in specified discipline.
State of Alaska licensure or certification in specified discipline.
A minimum of three academic credits in child development.
At least one year experience with children birth to age five and working closely with parents in forming partnerships to provide services.
Valid Alaska driver's license with two (2) years driving experience, and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment.

Licensure, Certification, Registrations: A current TB test. Successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check as required by state regulation which includes providing one clear fingerprint card before hire. Candidate must also provide three verifiable references. Complete SEED registration within 90 days of hire. Complete State of Alaska Part C Credential training within six months of hire date.MSSCA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and consumer need.Every individual who is to be associated with MSSCA as an employee, volunteer or practicum/internship student must have a valid criminal history check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Program (BCP) in accordance with AS 47.05.300-47.05.390; as well as checked against the State of Alaska Medicaid Exclusion list and the Federal Exclusion list. There is an associated fee with the background check that is deducted from each staff's first paycheck.