Therapy Technician I, II - Child and Family Developmental Services

Therapy Technician I

Hiring Range: $17.02 to $22.13

Therapy Technician  II

Hiring Range: $17.87 to $23.23

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting with the restoration of customer-owner’s functioning to help prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The Therapy Technician administers modalities of treatment only under the direct supervision of a staff therapist, supporting Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Massage Therapy (MT). They participate in departmental infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. High school Diploma or GED required.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Therapy Technician II: Meets all requirements of Therapy Technician I in addition to the following:

1. Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Certification from the following or as approved by the Administrator:

• Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification through the American Medical Certification Association
• Certified Rehabilitation Therapy Technician through the American Education Certification Association.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.