Speech Language Pathologist

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work community impact and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage
• Access to 20 medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees based on availability

Position Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist provides Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program (EI/ILP) speech language therapy services and family service coordination services to eligible children birth to three years of age and their families in the Kodiak Island Borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a speech language therapist in a childs natural environment to provide speech language therapy services as identified on the IFSP for enrolled families on assigned case load:
• Speech language pathology (SLP) includes services to incorporate strategies to support a childs language skills (babbling talking understanding words). These services are designed to improve the childs functional ability to communicate in home school and community settings and include:
• Identification of children with communication or language disorders and delays in development of communication skills including diagnosis and appraisal of specific disorders and delays in development of communication skills.
• Referral for medical or other professional services necessary for the habilitation or rehabilitation of children with communication skills.
• Provision of services for the habilitation rehabilitation or prevention of communication or language disorders and delays in development of communication skills.
• Offers families support and training to enhance their ability to support their childs development related to speech language development.
• Serves as a Family Service Coordinator (FSC) for enrolled children whose primary area of concern is speech/language or adaptive development adaptive behavior and play and sensory motor and postural development. FSC is responsible for:
• Completion of child and family intake forms Release of Information forms and all required state and federal paper
• Obtaining necessary medical history and therapy evaluation scripts.
• Scheduling the eligibility evaluation with family and multidisciplinary team.
• Completing family assessment: working with the family helping them identify their concerns priorities and resources available to support and enhance their childs development.
• Facilitating the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP); working with family and team to ensure IFSP goals are based on the childs needs and interests and family routines and priorities.
• Monitoring delivery of the services listed on the IFSP.
• Coordinating EI/ILP services and other medical/social services.
• Assisting parents in identifying additional resources and services facilitating access to those resources and services through referrals and linkages.
• Ensuring timely review/revisions of the IFSP goals and services as necessary based on on-going assessment of a childs development.
• Assisting with transition planning; including scheduling and sending appropriate invitations to Transition Conference Meeting at least 90 days before a childs 3rd birthday. Working closely with KIBSD RuralCAP contract providers and other community partners.
• Ensuring Child Outcomes Measures (COS) are completed as required.
• Identifying eligible Targeted Case Management activities and completing monthly TCM billing form for Medicaid Eligible children.
• For clients that the provider does not serve as FSC participate as a member of the local multi-disciplinary team as needed conducting developmental evaluations for children 0-36 months of age to determine eligibility for EI/ILP services and provides speech language or occupational therapy screening services to children birth to 36 months of age.
• Participates in weekly ILP team meetings.
• Attends weekly ILP Toddler Group as caseload allows implementing strategies from a clients IFSP in a social setting providing a structured play environment for families with ILP enrolled children.
• Maintains caseload client files and data reporting requirements.
• Develops and participates in Child Find activities including village Health Fairs the Kodiak Child Fair and USCG Welcome Aboard Fair.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology current certification or licensure and one year of experience working with young children ages 0 to 5 or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with different cultures preferred.

Work Schedule

KANAs standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site per day).

Our Values

KANAs work is guided by Courtesy Caring Respect Sharing and Pride. We seek leaders who embody these values in how they lead teams steward resources and serve the community.

Life In Kodiak

Located on beautiful Kodiak Island this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaskas unique coastal lifestyle outdoor recreation and close-knit community.