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THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE

Job Description

The Resource Exchange

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist, PT

Department: Early Intervention

Reports to: Early Intervention Team Lead

FLSA: Exempt Professional

Supervisor responsibilities: N/A

Pay Range: $34.02 $35.43 hourly

Benefits offered: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K, and other supplemental insurance options.

General Description:

Provide early intervention services utilizing speech/language and communication expertise, family and community centered practices to ensure families have options in fostering the early development of their child. Must acquire state certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assessment
   1. Provide assessment of speech/language, communication and assistive technology/adaptive equipment needs when requested by the IFSP team.
   2. Complete on-going assessment according to system policy.
2. Intervention
   1. Provide evidence-based interventions based on the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
   2. Utilize intervention strategies that build on the routines of the child and family and may occur in multiple natural environments.
   3. Utilize early childhood best practices that look at the whole child not just individual modalities.
   4. Serve as primary provider for assigned children. Utilize team-based consultations from other team members.
3. Teaming
   1. Provide consultation in team meeting and 1:1 when requested by Transdisciplinary Team.
   2. Partner with parents and professionals to write and implement formal and informal plans.
   3. Participate in periodic and annual IFSP reviews of assigned children.
   4. Work together with team and family to ensure a smooth transition from Part C to Part B or other community settings.
4. Parent Support
   1. Empower parents to carry on learning in natural environments.
   2. Foster leadership and positive regard for families.
   3. Respond to cultural and linguistic diversity in families.
   4. Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
5. Administration
   1. Complete all appropriate paperwork related to the provision of communication services for all assigned cases in a timely manner.
   2. Maintain personal professional continuing education.
   3. Attend meetings, public awareness activities, and community events related to the provision of early intervention services.
   4. Perform driving responsibilities as related to the job.
   5. A working (personal) vehicle, valid CO drivers license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage)
   6. Provide mentoring to contracted Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Early Intervention Specialists.
   7. Assist in the development of continuing education to staff and contracted service providers.
   8. Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Participate in professional opportunities (committees, workshops, conferences, journal readings) based on personal professional development plan.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum: Three years experience working with young children with disabilities or delays, including infants and toddlers.

Preferred: Five years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum: MA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology with CDE certification. Also, must have Certificate of Clinical Competence-CCC-SLP/Dora licensure. Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, natural environments and daily routines, evaluation techniques and tools as pertaining to early childhood. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to facilitate group meetings. Knowledge of community resources and supports available to families. Experience working with young children with special needs, including infants and toddlers, and their families.

Preferred: Experience with feeding and oral motor issues, concerns, delays. Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements; experience working with persons with disabilities. Knowledge of and experience working with community resources and resource development.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers/tablets, Printers, Copy Machines, Personal Vehicle, Cell phones/telephone, Cloud based systems and software, etc.

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Mobile position, working with a multidisciplinary team in the natural environment of the child. Must have reliable transportation throughout the day and be comfortable in a variety of settings. Able to lift 40 pounds on occasion. Frequent sitting and standing. A working vehicle, valid CO drivers license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage) are required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Therefore, The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements.

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