Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description:

• Case Management
• Triennial Hearing Screenings
• Annual Hearing Screenings
• New Admission Hearing Screenings
• In-service Training
• Hearing Conservation Program (for Employees)
• Equipment Safeguarding/Calibration/Procurement
• Maintaining Audiology Files
• Maintaining Statistical Reports
• Annual Review of Audiology Procedures
• Submission of Detailed Monthly Billing
• Provides case management for all individuals with diagnosed hearing losses (mild profound).
• TRIENNIAL HEARING SCREENINGS: Screening of approx. 150 individuals.
• Submits final draft quality screening report. Conduct additional screenings if necessary. Consuls with individuals, WDC Staff, family or guardians.
• ANNUAL HEARING SCREENINGS: Submits final draft quality screenings and make any recommendations as needed.
• NEW ADMISSION HEARING SCREENINGS: Administers hearing screenings to new admissions within fourteen (14) days of admission date.
• INSERVICE TRAINING – Provides in-service training to WDC staff
• HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM – Participates in the WDC Hearing Conservation Program for employees in cooperation with the Safety Office.
• Evaluates at-risk staff as identified by the Safety Office.
• In-services staff on hearing safety, etc.
• Maintains testing and training records.
• EQUIPMENT SAFEGUARDING AND CALIBRATION – WDC has available all-needed equipment, inclusive of portable audiometer, diagnostic audiometer and sound booth, impedance audiometer and evoked response audiometer.
• MAINTAINING AUDIOLOGY FILES: Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains Audiology, Speech Department Files, and Client Binders current as they pertain to all audiological information
• STATISTICAL REPORTS – Submits a monthly statistical report by the 3rd work day
• ANNUAL REVIEW OF AUDIOLOGY PROCEDURES – All procedures must be reviewed and updated annually.
• Any needed revisions must be completed by May 30th of contract year.

Desired Skills:

• Applicants must possess a current and valid license to practice Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology in the State of New Jersey as issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.
• Proficient in American Sign Language preferred but not mandatory.

Education, and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an earned Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Four years of experience in applying the theory, principles, and/or techniques of speech-language therapy or audiology
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Work hours:

• 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM 21 Hours
• Lunch Hours (Unpaid): half hour unpaid

Additional Information:

• Dress Code: Casual
• Parking: parking lot

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Pay: $47.25 per hour

Expected hours: 21.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Speech-Language Pathology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbine, NJ 08270 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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