Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based) for full time employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester. Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for children’s health and safety at all times, and is aware of and implements behavioral, universal precautions, and emergency procedures as per Agency Policy and Procedure Manual Maintains confidentiality of client information.Provides a developmentally appropriate, child focused, and safe active learning environment during therapy.Collaborates with team members and follows classroom management strategies and individual behavioral supports for specific children as per agency philosophies. Assists with the care and maintenance of equipment onsite, including daily cleaning of toys/materials.Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to early childhood development, education and related areas, as well as all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, parents/ legal guardians, and work related contacts.Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to School Administrator. Effectively accesses and utilizes Liberty POST website and SharePoint to gain needed information, enter electronic treatment notes, access forms, parent education information, continuing education information, and Employee Handbook.Checks and responds to e-mail regularly. Reviews and signs attestation of each child’s IEP and implements therapy in alignment with the specifications regarding location duration and frequency as per the child's IEP.Plans and implements specific strategies/instruction and activities which reflect the goals/objectives of the child’s IEP.Maintains progress records including anecdotal notes, data collections, and checklists for children on caseloadAssesses children both formally and informally leading up to Quarterly and Annual Review reportsProvides periodic timely and formalized communication to parents in the form or written reports, phone calls, emails and meetings. Follows mandatory guidelines according to the Regional Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook. Makes responsible decisions about use of social media. See POST media policy on Share Point.Maintains professional boundaries within the work setting.Receives and implements constructive feedback from leadership staff.Promotes diversity and demonstrates respect and appreciation for co-workers and clients and their families.Takes responsibility for quality of own work. Communicates problematic clinical issues with respective team leader. Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers as well as provides weekly education and training as appropriate.Uses reflection and sets professional goals.Represents Liberty POST in a professional manner. Performs related duties as may be required. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:Current New York State License and Certification in Speech PathologyValid Driver’s LicenseEarly Childhood Experience – 1-year minimum Benefits for this position:Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positionsScheduling follows school calendar Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time LawsMentoring is offered to all providersAccess to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLEWork with a Team of professionals that care about making a differencePayment is biweekly with direct depositHealth Insurance for those working 30 hours/wk.401K matchFree Continuing EducationPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program Pay Rate:Range: $50,000 - $58,000/year; 10-month position Liberty POST cares about your safety. We are following all CDC guidelines to ensure safety for clients, families and employees. Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.