Speech Pathologist or Clinical Fellow - St. Lawrence

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Sign on Bonus of $10,000 for full time Licensed Speech Pathologist payable in equal installments over 5 years. First payment after one year of service then annually thereafter.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work– Monday – Friday, minimum 40 hours per week; flexible to the needs of the program

Qualifications
- Licensed by New York State Education Department as a Speech Pathologist Provisional certification as NYS Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped or NYS Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Specialized training or one-year experience in treatment of people with developmental disabilities preferred. Certificate of Clinical Competency by American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling, in excess of 30 pounds.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance –Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.

Summary/Objective
-Ensure appropriate justification and delivery of all clinical services provided to children and adults supported at The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence. Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice as well as all agency specific policies and procedures. May be required to complete evaluations and treatments for adults (Article 16 Clinic) and children.

Essential Functions –Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Responsible for the overall operation of his/her program area; i.e. speech/language sessions.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team in the development and on-going evaluation of the IEP for each child in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate service recipients in the respect to communication abilities.
• Develop, implement and maintain service plans.
• Provide direct speech services to children in the Early Intervention Program, Preschool students and adults in program.
• Attend and participate in meetings as requested by the Supervisor and/or program directors to act as a professional resource and advocate for the individuals served.
• Provide speech and swallowing evaluations and subsequent services to all appropriately designated individuals in the Early Intervention and Preschool programs. Provide speech and swallowing evaluations and subsequent services to all appropriately designated individuals in the Adult Programs.
• Consult with other professional and direct support professionals regarding specific or general programs and assist them in establishing programs.
• Consult with family and other agencies as indicated to ensure continuity of programs as needed.
• Make recommendations as to ordering/purchasing of materials and equipment.
• Complete documentation in compliance with Medicaid standards for reimbursement and standards for recertification by regulatory agencies.
• Complete an initial and annual discipline specific assessment in the area of speech and language for each assigned student.
• Participate in Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings as requested.
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