Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: Director of Therapeutic Services

Location: La Grange, KY (approx. 30 minutes from Louisville, KY)

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

The Speech Language Pathologist shall function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and as a member of the Therapeutic Services staff. The Speech Language Pathologist has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and monitoring of speech and language programs and coordination of audiological and dysphagia services for the individuals we support. The Speech Language Pathologist will implement, when appropriate, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, both low-tech and high-tech, for the individuals that we support.

• The development, implementation, hands on delivery, monitoring, and recording of progress of individual speech, and language program plans that are designed to develop and maximize each individual's functional communication skills. They shall define therapy priorities in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Consult, work with, and train staff, as appropriate, to maximize coordination of goals and to promote continuity within each individual's program.
• Provide initial (and annually thereafter) individualized diagnostic evaluations for each individual. This written assessment shall include therapy needs and specific recommendations for intervention and shall be presented during each individual's annual meeting for inclusion in the IDT summary.
• Coordinate services for an annual audiological screening for each individual, make referrals for audiological testing, and follow up as appropriate. Appropriate documentation shall be entered in the individual's record. Monitor individual hearing aids and make referrals for prompt repair/replacement as needed. Schedule appointments and accompany individuals for hearing tests and services.
• Speech Language Pathologist shall be a member/chairperson of the Dysphagia Team, contributing to evaluation and services for individuals with eating/feeding problems.
• Attendance at and active participation in individual’s annual meetings as assigned.
• Attendance at Suite Meetings, as appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings and individual meetings with supervisor as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in training/in-services as scheduled and appropriate. Present staff/individual in-services as requested.
• Train employees through participation in New Employee Orientation and on-going training sessions/opportunities.
• Monitor expenditures and stay within budget guidelines.
• Proper documentation/notes and submission of activity log to billing department.
• Assist with the supervision of individuals on field trips, outings, etc., as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with medical, nursing, therapy, and other staff to coordinate and deliver services to the individuals we support.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Master’s Degree
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Holds certification with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Will consider strong CFY candidates.
• One year experience (preferred) practicing as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• One year experience (preferred) working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What your typical schedule looks like:

• Full-time, Hourly, 40 hours per week. Some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the individuals we support, and to provide staff training for all shifts.

If this sounds like the move you’ve been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.