What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at KINDERING CENTER?
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Description
About Kindering
Kindering, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center, has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed, and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, family counseling, a feeding team, childcare consultation, parenting education, and family resource coordination.
Here at Kindering, we are dedicated to our vision for equity “I Belong”, our work towards eradicating the systemic, racial, and oppressive barriers in society so that everyone can succeed. We are a proud, equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community, and actively encourage people from marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and refugees.
Purpose
This role is designed to support our Early Supports team by providing evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services for children who are delayed or disordered in speech, language, feeding, cognitive, and/or hearing abilities.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work a variable schedule, as determined and mutually agreed upon by your direct supervisor based on Kindering’s needs
- Assess each child’s developmental level of functioning; conduct formal evaluations of performance as needed
- Participate in Individual Family Service Plan conferences in cooperation with Family Resource Coordinator
- Design and implement treatment plans in support of the child’s outcomes on the Individual Family Service Plan and provide services to the child and family in the natural environment
- Prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek referral, consultation, and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child
- Participate in the development of each child’s total program as part of the interdisciplinary team
- Design and/or assist in developing alternate communications systems, coach primary care givers in therapeutic interventions
- Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering programs, support groups, and other services
- Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology (in fulfillment of the requirements of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association); eligible for Certificate of Clinical Compliance
- Valid Washington State professional license
- Experience working with children who have neuromuscular and developmental disorders
Minimum Requirements
- Possess a valid Washington State DOH SLP license or be in process of obtaining one
- Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check, as well as the FBI fingerprint check
- Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
- Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access
- Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
- Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
- Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
- Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
- Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity*
*Note: Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and MMR or apply for and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption
Salary : $72,000 - $117,000