What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language CFY Pre-school position at Unity House of Troy?
A Child’s Place at Unity House is seeking full-time CFY Speech-Language Pathologists to join our early childhood program. This is a great opportunity for new graduates to complete their Clinical Fellowship Year in a supportive, team-based environment.
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.
Sign-On Bonus
- $5,000 for eligible candidates
- CFY candidates that complete their required one-year supervised rotation are eligible for an additional $5,000 sign on bonus, if continued employment at A Child’s Place!
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans
- Use creative, play-based and theme-based activities to engage children
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Provide services in:
- Daycare centers and preschools
- Client homes
- Special education settings
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely reports
- Collaborate with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and multidisciplinary team
- Support a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
- Pediatric experience or internship (preferred)
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits
- School calendar schedule paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan (with employer contributions after 1 year)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Employee discounts (gym, tuition, cell phone)
- 50% childcare tuition discount at A Child’s Place
- Supportive, mission-driven workplace culture
Schedule
- Monday–Friday (daytime hours)
- No evenings or weekends
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Join us to see how we improve the lives of children and families.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $57,224