What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Easterseals of the Birmingham Area?
Company Description Easterseals of the Birmingham Area is dedicated to creating solutions that improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. The organization advocates throughout the community and delivers programs that lead to positive outcomes for the people it serves and the broader region. Services include employment support for adolescents and adults with disabilities, such as vocational assessment, counseling, job readiness training, computer skills training, and job coaching. The Pediatric department provides speech, physical, and occupational therapy for children ages 0–21, including assistive feeding therapy, sensory integration, and therapeutic summer camp experiences. Easterseals also offers a Medical Assistance Grant and sponsors youth to Camp ASCCA, providing accessible recreational and camping opportunities for kids with disabilities.
Role Description The Speech Language Pathologist is a full-time, on-site position based in Pelham, AL, working primarily with children and adolescents with communication and feeding needs. Daily responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing direct speech and language therapy in coordination with families and interdisciplinary team members. The role involves managing caseloads, documenting progress, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with occupational and physical therapists, educators, and caregivers to support functional communication, feeding, and participation in school and community activities. The position also contributes to program development, family education, and advocacy to enhance services for children with disabilities and other special needs.
Qualifications
- Ability to provide comprehensive Speech Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
- Skills in evaluating and treating Communication Disorders and Language Disorders across pediatric populations.
- Experience working with Speech sound disorders and related developmental or neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and clinical competence in Dysphagia assessment and management, including feeding and swallowing interventions.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program and current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility.
- Current or eligible Alabama state license in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and family education skills; ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with pediatric populations and familiarity with sensory integration, assistive feeding strategies, and augmentative/alternative communication is beneficial.