JOB PURPOSE:Provides services tochildren from 0 to 3 years of age with developmental delays. Conductsassessments and provides therapy for children ages 0-3 referred to the FirstSteps ECI program. Provides consultation in area of expertise to familiesand other team members. Provides training to staff as needed andsupervision of students. Creates strategies to accomplish individualizedoutcomes for children and families. Is accountable for assigned propertyas well as submitting documentation for billing purposes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degreein Speech and Language Pathology.Clinical experience in specific practice area required. 

DEGREE AND/ORCERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE):Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Current registration, license, or certification as aregistered therapist. 

DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good spelling and grammar skills. 
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar. 
• Computer -- skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal and atypical child development
• Ability to apply a broad range of intervention techniques related to the development of young children
• Knowledge of protocols and methods used to assess young children

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• May be required to provide on-call duties.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
• Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.