Speech Therapist - Birth to Three

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides a combination

of speech therapy services, training and education, and case management

to eligible infants and toddlers and their caregivers; providing

therapeutic and educational intervention to promote development and

functional participation within a natural environment. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are

not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job

successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty

satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. -Provides

speech therapy services to program participants in the clients\' homes,

daycare, and other natural environments. Provides coaching to families

and caregivers to address child\'s delays. -Completes documentation

related to services provided to families, including service plans, and

prior authorizations for insurance. -Submits referrals to providers or

community partners, resources or agencies for additional services.

-Facilitates service plan meetings with providers; maintains contact

with providers to monitor plan and schedule evaluations and other

meetings; provides support to family in service plan implementation.

-Works with staff, parents and caregivers in screening, teaching and

monitoring the developmental skills in children who are age eligible.

-Researches and provides resources to families related to their child\'s

diagnosis or family needs. -Performs standardized evaluations;

participates in multi-disciplinary team assessments; interprets results;

prepares reports and service plans. -Provides information to families

and caregivers assisting them in understanding child developmental

needs. -Conducts intake visits, including developmental screenings.

-Other duties as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS -Masters degree in Communications Disorders or related

program. -Speech Therapist License preferred; Clinical Fellowship Year

(CFY) candidates will be considered. -State of Wisconsin Speech

Therapist License required within 1 year from date of hire. -Certificate

of Clinical Competence by ASHA required within 1 year from date of hire.

-Two years experience as a Speech Therapist with children preferred, but

not required. -Appointment will be conditional upon successful

completion of a caregiver and criminal background check. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.sccwi.gov