Job Specifications
San jose, California
Hybrid
$120,000
3 months ago
Full Time
Senior Level
Master's Degree
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Speech Language Pathologist
Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life? If so, please read on.
At SourceAmerica, we are committed to serving as a connector for people with disabilities and veterans. We are currently recruiting talent on behalf of one of our nonprofit agency partners who has a Speech Language Pathologist position.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Speech Language Pathologist provides 1:1 communication assessment and intervention to infants and toddlers in a home and/or clinic-based setting. They also provide parent education and training related to developmental disabilities, promote and document progress, document clinical outcomes, and act as advocates.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
· Function independently and autonomously in providing home and/or clinic-based speech therapy to infants and families.
· Use a family-centered approach while integrating parent coaching into every session.
· Coordinate schedule for planning and conducting visits.
· Maintain appropriate treatment records and documentation as required.
· Maintain productivity of 75% based on caseload.
· Conduct assessment and evaluation, addressing speech and language developmental domains.
· Perform oral-motor assessment and identify oral motor pathology and language disorders and provide therapy treatment as indicated.
· May provide clinical oversight to speech pathology students working toward licensure.
· Establish appropriate communication goals and objectives and provide updated communication-related developmental information at scheduled IFSPs.
· Develop and maintain rapport with all family members assigned to caseload
· Work collaboratively and act as a consultant to other agency professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and developmental specialists as well as with Regional Center staff, physicians, and outside agencies regarding developmental/health-related issues and resources for families served.
· Participate in monthly scheduled staff meetings, provide input, and present in-service training as needed.
· Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
· Independently recognize families in crisis and provide appropriate consultation and referral regarding issues related to child abuse, domestic violence, parental stress/conflicts, and substance abuse.
· May perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficiency of the program.
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
· The Speech Language Pathologist should possess a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in California.
· 1+ years of related experience working with children or people with disabilities preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The Speech Language Pathologist must have knowledge/skills in the following areas:
- Family Support
a. Communicating effectively
b. Promoting collaborative decision making and problem solving
c. Supporting access to community resources, both generic and specialized
d. Supporting the development of family self-advocacy and empowerment
- Child Development
a. Must have a strong base of knowledge in both typical developmental patterns of infants and toddlers and atypical development due to disabilities or risk
factors
- Evaluation and Assessment
a. Use evaluation/assessment practices appropriate to infants and toddlers with special needs
b. Interpret and report evaluation and assessment results accurately and appropriately
c. Basic computer skills
d. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations and to demonstrate independent judgment
e. Solid organizational and documentation skills – ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
f. Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with colleagues, clients, and families
g. Understanding and ability to work within team and family dynamics
h. Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritizing tasks
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
· Considerable travel in the community primarily performs work in the client's home.
· Lifting, moving, stretching, walking, and crawling during training activities with the child and family.
· Exposure to outdoor conditions, dust and pollen.
· Some computer work and periods of intense concentration.
PERKS OF THE JOB:
· Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and a comprehensive Scholarship Program, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans, Birthday Holiday and more!
· Hybrid
· Flexible scheduling/ability to schedule your own caseload
· Limited evening/weekend requirements
· Built in documentation time
· Option for hybrid assessment documentation (home
+ remote
· Mileage reimbursement or company care stipend.
Location:
· San Jose, CA
Our non-profit partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.