What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist position at Community Connections Inc. Alaska?
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the provision of speech language services for children birth to three enrolled in the Early Learning Program. All Community Connections Employees are expected to contribute to the professional reputation of the agency through understanding and promoting the organization’s mission and core values in all aspects of services.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Must be able to obtain State of Alaska Licensure. One year’s experience working with children under five.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.
PREFERRED
Two years’ experience working in an early intervention program with young children (birth to three) and their families.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be able to obtain an Alaska Driver License and liability insurance. Must obtain CCC or CFY and be qualified on the State of Alaska’s SEED Registry at level 11 within one year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires the ability to perform general office duties such as typing, using office equipment and minimal lifting. Work is performed in office, family’s homes and community settings. Requires traveling to home visits, traveling to outlying communities in small planes or ferries and may include evening visits.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description reflects the best efforts of Community Connections to describe the duties and essential job functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this job description and understand the duties, essential job functions and qualifications of the job.
Ketchikan:
Ketchikan is a friendly small island town (population: 13,856) that is home for many artisans, anglers and outdoor lovers. Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting abound, but the community also has a flourishing music and arts scene. Wildlife is abundant in this cool, moist climate. During the summers, average temperatures may vary from 46 to 70 degrees! Precipitation is always possible.
Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.
Learn about the vibrant Ketchikan community thru this Emmy-winning video series: http://www.ketchikanstories.com/
How to Get Here, and things to Do > http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/
See a live view of Ketchikan! > https://webcamketchikan.com/
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
Pay: DOE
Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match, employee scholarships, medivac coverage.
To Apply
Download the Fillable/Printable Application Packet
Send in applications to hiring@comconnections.org or drop off at our Ketchikan or Craig office.
Responsible for the provision of speech language services for children birth to three enrolled in the Early Learning Program. All Community Connections Employees are expected to contribute to the professional reputation of the agency through understanding and promoting the organization’s mission and core values in all aspects of services.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Completes consultations and evaluations with family members and children to determine the children’s development in the area of speech and language;
- Participates in the development and provision of an individualized family service plan with the family and family service coordinator;
- Plans and implements developmentally appropriate speech language intervention strategies that support the child and family;
- Assesses and monitors the children’s speech and language development; makes adaptations to interventions as needed;
- Collaborates with other team members and local agencies to provide trans-disciplinary services;
- Serves the team as the primary resource in speech pathology and maintains strong skills in this area;
- Provides training and consultation for families and other team members.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with peers;
- Ability to be professional and culturally sensitive while working with families and other team members;
- Skilled in analytics to assess children’s development, implement interventions, evaluate
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Must be able to obtain State of Alaska Licensure. One year’s experience working with children under five.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.
PREFERRED
Two years’ experience working in an early intervention program with young children (birth to three) and their families.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be able to obtain an Alaska Driver License and liability insurance. Must obtain CCC or CFY and be qualified on the State of Alaska’s SEED Registry at level 11 within one year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires the ability to perform general office duties such as typing, using office equipment and minimal lifting. Work is performed in office, family’s homes and community settings. Requires traveling to home visits, traveling to outlying communities in small planes or ferries and may include evening visits.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description reflects the best efforts of Community Connections to describe the duties and essential job functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this job description and understand the duties, essential job functions and qualifications of the job.
Ketchikan:
Ketchikan is a friendly small island town (population: 13,856) that is home for many artisans, anglers and outdoor lovers. Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting abound, but the community also has a flourishing music and arts scene. Wildlife is abundant in this cool, moist climate. During the summers, average temperatures may vary from 46 to 70 degrees! Precipitation is always possible.
Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.
Learn about the vibrant Ketchikan community thru this Emmy-winning video series: http://www.ketchikanstories.com/
How to Get Here, and things to Do > http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/
See a live view of Ketchikan! > https://webcamketchikan.com/
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
Pay: DOE
Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match, employee scholarships, medivac coverage.
To Apply
Download the Fillable/Printable Application Packet
Send in applications to hiring@comconnections.org or drop off at our Ketchikan or Craig office.
Salary : $97,803 - $136,884