What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc?
Torrington, Wyoming
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider"
Job Summary:
To serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to evaluate children between the ages of birth through five (5), and to assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). To provide individual therapy to children. To provide training to staff and parents in the areas of expressive and receptive language skills, oral motor functioning abilities, and remediation or adaptations to provide services for hearing impaired children and provide appropriate documentation of those services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All duties will comply with all rules, regulations, and practices of the agency and its regulating authorities. WCFD standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.
- Evaluate 0-5 year olds with standardized age-appropriate assessment tools.
- Provide direct therapy to children in a variety of settings and weather conditions including the classroom, private childcares and preschools, and family homes.
- Work within federal and state guidelines in providing therapy services.
- Accurately calculate test results to obtain scores for the purposes of qualification of disabled children.
- Provide training and technical assistance to parents and staff in pediatric language development and specific disabilities.
- Participate in preschool screening activities as designated by the Director of Early Intervention/Area Coordinator/Center Coordinator.
- Participate in meetings with program staff for the purpose of feedback, evaluation, modification, and progress of the enrolled children of the program.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, agency policies, and administrative regulations.
- Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
- Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
- Provide training to staff and parents on techniques and procedures to use with a specific disability as related to a child.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
- Supervise SLPA as assigned and in conjunction with the Wyoming Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology.
- Participates in child and family outreach and recruitment efforts
- Ensure ability to perform job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the Board or its designee
- Adhere to all policies, guidelines, and operational procedures set forth by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Reliable, organized, and detail oriented
- Must possess strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases
- Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.
- Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
- Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in Speech/Language
- Current certification, in good standing, issued by the State Department of Education and/or Wyoming Professional Licensing Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology and an American Speech and Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
- Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements).
- Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
- WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
- Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
- Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
- Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
- Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
- Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
- Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
- Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
- Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.