Description

Abilities First, Inc. has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for over fifty years. Starting out as The Little Red School House in 1962, Abilities First, Inc. has evolved into the Hudson Valley’s premiere provider of support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, service coordination and employment services.

From our early days as the “Little Red Schoolhouse”, Abilities First, Inc. has always been deeply committed to providing educational programming for all preschool and school-age children at every level of disability. While we offer intimate instructional settings for those with special needs, we also strive to develop creative solutions to integrate our students with their more typical peers.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Full time Speech Pathologist position available in our Firemens Way school age program serving students 5-21 years of age located in New Windsor, NY. This position will be responsible for the speech therapy program assigned case load at our School Program located in Poughkeepsie. 

This position is crucial to the development of children of all ages. We follow a school calendar, 48 weeks per year, which includes a six week summer program. Salary Range: $33.34-$36.00 per hour

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for speech therapy program for assigned caseload. These responsibilities include:
• 1. Initial evaluation/periodic re-evaluation
• 2. Program planning and implementation of program
• 3. Scheduling of caseload in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services
• 4. Coordination of program between student, counselor/teacher and case manager
• 5. Maintain interdisciplinary communications regarding program
• 6. Report at team meetings and or annual reviews as needed.
• Responsible for written documentation as required by Abilities first Inc. policies and or appropriate programs. Must adhere to paperwork deadlines, agency forms, and content
• · Responsible for attending program staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences as assigned by Directors of various programs.
• Work in conjunction with counselors/teachers to develop student treatment plans.
• Perform related work as assigned by program Directors
• If licensed, may supervise staff speech pathologist participating in Clinical Fellowship year.
• Assists in maintenance of treatment sites
• Provides departmental/staff in services when indicated.
• Provides list of needed therapy materials to Program Director
• May participate in Feeding Team or Augmentative Communication Team when appropriate.
• Must have a current NYS driver’s license, free of moving violations *Amendable to Class E) deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier
• Ensures that employees follow the Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior and conform to the strictest standards of Corporate Compliance and HIPAA, as well as all federal state, local and municipal laws and regulations.
• Adheres to ASHA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteer and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law.
• Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.
• Performs other appropriate job related activities as requested by your supervisor or a circumstances warrant.
• Adheres of State Education rules and regulations. Preschool employees must adhere to Office of Children and Family Services policies.

Benefits Include:

· Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off (or paid time off on the school calendar)

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options

· 401(k) plan with employer match

· Employer paid life insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support

· On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day

· Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.

· And More!

Become involved in the incredible mission of Abilities First, Inc., by providing people with disabilities and their families with support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.

Requirements

• Completion of Master’s Degree Program from an accredited College/University.
• Licensed by NYS Department of Education as a Speech Pathologist, CFY's welcomed.
• NYS teacher certification required.
• Experience with oral motor, dysphagia, and augmentative communications helpful!