Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour

LOCATION: SLP services will vary throughout Essex County, NY and will be determined by the Director of ECIP, based on the location of children and students. The preference by the SLP will be taken into consideration for determining geographic location. Location of
delivery of services will be determined by the IFSP or IEP, typically at a home, school, daycare, or community location such as library or playgroup. Eligible for hybrid work upon approval of the Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY: The SLP will work with early intervention (birth to 3yo) and preschool age children (3-5yo) providing speech therapy evaluations and services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None required
• May supervise Speech Language Pathologist in their Clinical Fellowship year if first approved by the Director of ECIP

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Speech Therapy evaluations using standardized evaluations and clinical judgement to make assessments on a child’s current levels of functioning and determine the need for speech therapy.
• Written reports including but not limited to evaluation report, evaluation results on the child’s IEP, as well as goals (if necessary). Annual review testing, reports, and IEP updates for preschool students on therapist caseload. IFSP 6-month review reports and testing if necessary, selecting goals for IFSP.
• SLP services will be provided using evidence-based practices.
• Early Intervention services will include family-based support
• Services notes, monthly billing, evaluation reports, annual reports, IFSP reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• IEP progress notes updated quarterly.
• Participate in meetings to review evaluation and/ or SLP services, or if unable to meet it is the SLP’s responsibility to find coverage for the meeting
• Participate in required annual trainings
•  Write speech prescriptions for services or evaluations

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and trauma informed skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain schedule of duties independently

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work locations
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs, frequently moving in and out of offices, schools, daycares, and homes
• Constantly position self to maintain therapeutic positioning with young children, including on the floor and at small tables.
• Frequently communicates with adults and children, some of which have communication delays
• Frequently moves toys and equipment needed in relation to therapy with young children, which may include light lifting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in related field. NYS certification as Speech/Language Pathologist, Certification of Clinical Competence from
American Speech & Hearing Association, and/or NYS certification as Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped
2. EXPERIENCE: Experience as a SLP working with children under 6 years old is preferred but not required.