Exceptional Parents Unlimited, Inc.
Speech Language Pathologist
Exceptional Parents Unlimited, Inc., Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing home and community-based services (in natural learning environments) for children ages 0-3 with developmental disability and their families. Children served are Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) clients and are enrolled in EPU's early intervention program Engage. Play. Inspire. Connect. (EPIC). The Speech Therapist evaluates each child's speech and language developmental level, formulates treatment plans, and provides consultation and coaching strategies to foster development. EPIC emphasizes an interactive parent-coaching model to build family capacity that enhances each child's learning and development through everyday activities and routines. The position works collaboratively with the family and functions as a supportive member of a transdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the children and their families who are receiving early intervention services through EPIC.
Essential Functions:
Provide speech therapy consultation, coaching, and evaluation related to speech, language, and swallowing disorders of children ages 0-3. In partnership with the Early Childhood Specialist (ECS) and family, seek understanding in the individual nature of child/family learning styles and adapt developmentally appropriate intervention strategies to better meet child/family individual needs, priorities, and context. Design individualized goals and objectives that are developmentally appropriate, functional in nature, and related to on-going routines of the natural environments for the child and his/her family. Incorporate concepts of play as a context, method and an outcome for learning. Establish an ongoing alliance with families. Regularly monitor progress using the HELP assessment to adjust child's intervention strategies aimed at enhancing language and communication skills. Provide written reports with recommendations for EPU and Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) staff as needed. Responsible to enter data accurately in the Apricot 360 system daily. Provide education and training to EPU staff and families. Must meet 50-65% billable productivity expectations based on FTE allocation. Ensure appropriate referrals are linked successfully to community agencies to meet child/family needs. Work collaboratively with other specialty providers to ensure recommended strategies are integrated for families. Foster strong collaboration, clear and consistent communication with the early intervention team assigned to the infants/toddlers. Maintain referral list and coordinate consultation/evaluation schedules. Provide assessment and training for an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. Provide support, training and education to parents/caregivers and family, allowing them to learn how to incorporate speech and language interventions in their everyday routines with the child. Assist Early Childhood Specialist, Early Intervention Assistants in setting Communication outcomes for children with receptive and expressive language delays. Stay up to date with the latest research and best practices in speech therapy, early intervention, and related fields. Adhere to EPU standards, policies, and procedures. Write letters of recommendation to physicians or therapists outside of EPU when needed. Attending staff meetings, case conferences, training, and in-services. Maintain, manage, and process client records and information in a confidential manner that meets HIPAA and other applicable confidentiality regulations. Standard operating hours of the EPU facility are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Position may require variation of hours depending upon family needs, availability and department and position requirements. Must perform other duties as assigned by the program Sr. Program Manager of Early Intervention, Director of Early Childhood Services, and/ or the President/CEO of EPU. Requirements
Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
Education:
Must have a master's degree level accredited Speech Therapy Program. Licensed Speech Therapist by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs and Clinical Certificate of Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
Skills:
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative, organizational skills, goal setting, multi-tasking, written comprehension, listening skills, able to make independent decisions within guidelines, accept responsibility, dependable, reliable, time management, committed, highly motivated, professional code of ethics and professional demeanor, must be adaptable, use good judgement, logic skills, and self-confident. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals. Understand parallel process and use coaching as an intervention strategy to promote parent confidence and competence in meeting the child's needs. Have a passion for working with young children and their families, and a commitment to providing high quality care.
Experience:
1+ years' experience work experience in pediatric speech and some experience working with children and families. 2+ years' experience assessing and treating infants and young children with communication and/or other developmental challenges such as autism, early intervention, complex communication needs, AAC, apraxia, and other speech/language disorders. Experience working with child development, speech and language milestones, typical/atypical communication patterns in early childhood. Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment outcomes and plans. 2+ years' experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be proficient in assessing children birth-3 years of age with communication and related developmental challenges. Must be proficient in developing and implementing multidisciplinary family centered treatment plans. Must be Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must hold a valid California Driver's license and good driving record with no serious violations for the previous two-year period and be able to provide proof of current automobile liability insurance. Bi-lingual in Spanish/Hmong or bicultural is a plus but not required.
Typical Working Condition:
Staff are required to visit families in their homes. EPU does not have control over the location and condition of all the environments staff may be exposed.
Equipment Used:
Personal vehicle for local travel to attend meetings in the local area, computers, printers, telephones, and fax machines.
Essential Physical Tasks:
Working with children and their families requires the ability to sit on floors, reach, twist, turn, kneel, stand, stoop, crawl, lift, carry, push and pull.
This position description may not be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification; however, it is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Related duties, knowledge, or abilities to those expressly stated may also be required for successful performance of the position.
Salary Description
$91,520 - $95,680 Annually DOE
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing home and community-based services (in natural learning environments) for children ages 0-3 with developmental disability and their families. Children served are Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) clients and are enrolled in EPU's early intervention program Engage. Play. Inspire. Connect. (EPIC). The Speech Therapist evaluates each child's speech and language developmental level, formulates treatment plans, and provides consultation and coaching strategies to foster development. EPIC emphasizes an interactive parent-coaching model to build family capacity that enhances each child's learning and development through everyday activities and routines. The position works collaboratively with the family and functions as a supportive member of a transdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the children and their families who are receiving early intervention services through EPIC.
Essential Functions:
Provide speech therapy consultation, coaching, and evaluation related to speech, language, and swallowing disorders of children ages 0-3. In partnership with the Early Childhood Specialist (ECS) and family, seek understanding in the individual nature of child/family learning styles and adapt developmentally appropriate intervention strategies to better meet child/family individual needs, priorities, and context. Design individualized goals and objectives that are developmentally appropriate, functional in nature, and related to on-going routines of the natural environments for the child and his/her family. Incorporate concepts of play as a context, method and an outcome for learning. Establish an ongoing alliance with families. Regularly monitor progress using the HELP assessment to adjust child's intervention strategies aimed at enhancing language and communication skills. Provide written reports with recommendations for EPU and Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) staff as needed. Responsible to enter data accurately in the Apricot 360 system daily. Provide education and training to EPU staff and families. Must meet 50-65% billable productivity expectations based on FTE allocation. Ensure appropriate referrals are linked successfully to community agencies to meet child/family needs. Work collaboratively with other specialty providers to ensure recommended strategies are integrated for families. Foster strong collaboration, clear and consistent communication with the early intervention team assigned to the infants/toddlers. Maintain referral list and coordinate consultation/evaluation schedules. Provide assessment and training for an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. Provide support, training and education to parents/caregivers and family, allowing them to learn how to incorporate speech and language interventions in their everyday routines with the child. Assist Early Childhood Specialist, Early Intervention Assistants in setting Communication outcomes for children with receptive and expressive language delays. Stay up to date with the latest research and best practices in speech therapy, early intervention, and related fields. Adhere to EPU standards, policies, and procedures. Write letters of recommendation to physicians or therapists outside of EPU when needed. Attending staff meetings, case conferences, training, and in-services. Maintain, manage, and process client records and information in a confidential manner that meets HIPAA and other applicable confidentiality regulations. Standard operating hours of the EPU facility are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Position may require variation of hours depending upon family needs, availability and department and position requirements. Must perform other duties as assigned by the program Sr. Program Manager of Early Intervention, Director of Early Childhood Services, and/ or the President/CEO of EPU. Requirements
Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
Education:
Must have a master's degree level accredited Speech Therapy Program. Licensed Speech Therapist by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs and Clinical Certificate of Competence from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
Skills:
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative, organizational skills, goal setting, multi-tasking, written comprehension, listening skills, able to make independent decisions within guidelines, accept responsibility, dependable, reliable, time management, committed, highly motivated, professional code of ethics and professional demeanor, must be adaptable, use good judgement, logic skills, and self-confident. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals. Understand parallel process and use coaching as an intervention strategy to promote parent confidence and competence in meeting the child's needs. Have a passion for working with young children and their families, and a commitment to providing high quality care.
Experience:
1+ years' experience work experience in pediatric speech and some experience working with children and families. 2+ years' experience assessing and treating infants and young children with communication and/or other developmental challenges such as autism, early intervention, complex communication needs, AAC, apraxia, and other speech/language disorders. Experience working with child development, speech and language milestones, typical/atypical communication patterns in early childhood. Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment outcomes and plans. 2+ years' experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be proficient in assessing children birth-3 years of age with communication and related developmental challenges. Must be proficient in developing and implementing multidisciplinary family centered treatment plans. Must be Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must hold a valid California Driver's license and good driving record with no serious violations for the previous two-year period and be able to provide proof of current automobile liability insurance. Bi-lingual in Spanish/Hmong or bicultural is a plus but not required.
Typical Working Condition:
Staff are required to visit families in their homes. EPU does not have control over the location and condition of all the environments staff may be exposed.
Equipment Used:
Personal vehicle for local travel to attend meetings in the local area, computers, printers, telephones, and fax machines.
Essential Physical Tasks:
Working with children and their families requires the ability to sit on floors, reach, twist, turn, kneel, stand, stoop, crawl, lift, carry, push and pull.
This position description may not be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification; however, it is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Related duties, knowledge, or abilities to those expressly stated may also be required for successful performance of the position.
Salary Description
$91,520 - $95,680 Annually DOE