What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language Pathologist-Home Based position at Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess and measure communication and feeding abilities of students to establish developmental levels; interpret results of formal and informal assessments; develop goals and intervention plans; implement treatment strategies
Participate as a member of transdisciplinary team; collaborate with other staff in assessing and treating children; participate in staff meetings and attend professional meetings and workshops
Coach family members/caregivers/co-workers in providing speech, language, and feeding strategies to children, assuring continuity of skill development across environments; deliver early intervention services to families in home and community settings; provide resources for families.
Prepare and maintain written records (i.e. daily progress logs, formal/informal assessment reports, etc.); become familiar with report formats (i.e. IEP, IFSP, etc.)
Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; one-year experience in field of developmental disabilities and early childhood preferred; must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds; must be able to lift/assist non-ambulatory children; Valid Driver's License - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; must meet and maintain insurability requirements as set by the Board
LICENSE/CERTIFCATION REQUIRED:
Ohio Department of Education Certification; valid License from the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association; strong CFY candidates will be considered (supervisor available)