What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Self-Help for the Elderly?
Title: Speech Therapist
Department: Adult Day Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Director
Summary: Provides professional speech therapy services to participants in the Adult Day Services Center; assists participants in the production, reception and perception of speech and language, and resolution of swallowing problems.
Essential Functions:
⦁ Conducts initial and 6-month speech and/or swallowing assessments of the participants referred by other members of the multidisciplinary team; develops and implements plans for appropriate speech and language therapy and/or intervention(s) for swallowing problems.
⦁ Instructs program staff and caregivers in methods of assisting the participant to improve and correct speech disorders and/or addressing swallowing problems.
⦁ Enters progress notes and records treatments specifying method of treatment and reaction of the participant.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
⦁ Licensed by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.
⦁ Experience in working with the elderly or the chronically ill, or experience in home health, public health, or acute care desirable.
⦁ Experience in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
⦁ Bilingual in English and Cantonese preferred.
⦁ Must have TB clearance within 12 months prior to employment and maintain clearance annually thereafter.
⦁ Must acquire CPR and First Aid certificates within 6 months of employment and maintain current certificates thereafter.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
Salary : $80 - $90
