KidStart -Speech Pathologist-Part time, Full time-GLOW

Arc GLOW

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist STATUS:

PROGRAM: KidStart DEPARTMENT: Preschool/Early Intervention

Summary:

SLPs at KidStart work in both the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs. They plan and implement therapy programs to facilitate the development of speech and language abilities, and oral motor skills, in young children with special needs, across a variety of settings including home, community and center-based classrooms. Conduct speech screenings, assessments, and evaluations of infants and children to assess speech and language development, auditory function, oral- peripheral structural integrity, and feeding skills. Complete necessary written documentation including prescriptions/orders, session notes, progress updates and evaluations. Act as a team member, providing valuable input and ideas to create the best program possible for each child. Attend meetings, sets goals and objectives and develops IFSPs and IEPs. Instruct parents and other staff members in the reinforcement of therapy skills. Provide supervision and feedback to Speech Therapists and speech interns.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews medical reports, psychological reports, social history and other pertinent records of referred children.
• Evaluates children using clinical observation and administration of standardized / non-standardized assessments, in order to identify speech and language skills.
• Evaluates receptive language, expressive language, articulation, pragmatic skills, auditory function, oral-peripheral structures, oral motor skills, and the effectiveness of treatment for future planning.
• Analyzes evaluation results to determine need for intervention and to develop therapy goals and treatment plans.
• Implements therapy programs using appropriate and effective intervention techniques.
• Encourages the child to actively participate in purposeful activities to enhance the development of speech and language skills.
• Completes necessary documentation of assessments and interventions in a timely fashion, including daily session notes, progress updates, on-going assessments and formal evaluations.
• Prepares, presents and coordinates annual goals and short-term performance objectives of the therapy program, as part of the IEP and IFSP, and in conjunction with the classroom team program.
• Determines need for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) equipment to maximize communication and language function. Instructs the child, family and staff in its effective use. If needed, assists families in ordering equipment by completing insurance justifications and working with vendors.
• Maintains records regarding consultation with physicians, family, staff and other professionals.
• Keeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice, agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Participates in continuing education activities as needed to obtain required CEUs for licensure and certification.
• Maintains current certification and licensure as required by state regulations.
• Creates both paper and digital speech orders, as required by the counties served.
• Completes agency trainings as required.
• Conducts self to promote and implement the mission, philosophy and policies of the agency.
• Prepares and presents home programs for the family.
• Provides and participates in in-service educational programs related to therapy principles and concepts.
• Maintains therapy department materials, equipment and inventory.
• Completes other tasks as assigned by the Program VP or Clinical Director

Non-Essential Functions:

• Provides for own professional growth by participating in seminars, conferences, courses and in-services.
• Provides supervision for Speech Therapists, as required in the implementation of ST practice, including initial and on-going visits, reviewing and co-signing session notes, writing orders and reviewing progress reports.
• Provides mentorship of the clinical fellowship year (CFY).
• Orients and instructs assistants, aides, volunteers and interns.
• Attends department meeting and monthly all-staff meetings, including in-person training programs.

Reporting Responsibilities: Clinical Director

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises: Speech Therapist, as requested by Director

Speech student interns, as requested by Director

Clinical Fellows for clinical fellowship year

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of different backgrounds and abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as the ability to work with other required computer systems to complete documentation, billing, prescriptions and time sheets.
• Ability to learn new technologies, activities, etc.
• Strong time management skills.
• Previous experience working with young children is desirable.
• Understanding of typical early childhood development, including sensory motor development, speech and language development, and self-help skills including feeding.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Familiarity with use of standardized assessment tools.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically and mentally able to provide developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment of young children. Must have the physical abilities and stamina to provide therapy and be active throughout the day. Work with young children requires:

• Ability to walk or run quickly.
• Ability to move between sitting on the floor, kneeling, squatting, stooping and standing while working with children.
• Ability to lift children.
• Ability to manipulate and carry large therapy equipment including therapy balls, barrels, bolsters and bags of toys.
• Work may require travel to offsite work locations
• Must be able to move quickly and react calmly in response to an emergency.
• Must exhibit good judgment in matters concerning the health and safety of children.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are typical for a childcare setting
• Exposure to bodily fluids, potentially infectious material and communicable diseases

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• New York State Teaching Certificate
• NYS Registration in Speech - Language Pathology
• Experience working with young children is preferred
• Demonstrates ability to drive and possesses a valid NYS Driver's License