Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Roosevelt Children's Center has a long history of providing extraordinary dedication and expertise guiding healthy development for children birth to five years old in a variety of home, community and center based options. Roosevelt Children's Center serves families and children in Wayne, Ontario, Monroe, Cayuga, Seneca and Yates Counties.

Work Schedule: Full time ( 40 hours/week ), Monday through Friday. 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. School year and 6 week summer program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans and implements speech/language programs for each child in the caseload. Completes evaluations as requested.
2. Plans, writes, and maintains goals and objectives for each student within an interdisciplinary approach.
3. Completes speech/language reports for each student in the caseload.
4. Facilitates a working relationship with parents. Provides support and encouragement as well as training/education as required.
5. Maintains and completes all program and department paperwork requirements as required in a timely manner.
6. Completes all required paperwork for documenting delivery of services to students.
7. Makes referrals for services and/or evaluations outside the agency, when needed, in coordination with the classroom team, families, CPSE’s, and other professionals.
8. Consults with staff, families, physicians, CSPE’s, and other professionals as to any changes involving students’ needs and programs.
9. Participates in team meetings for each student in the caseload for the purpose of assessment, comprehensive program planning, information sharing, and carryover of goals in all skill areas.
10. Attends all staff meetings as required.
11. Maintains current NY State licensure and registration, ASHA certification, and CEU requirements as indicated by NY State and ASHA.
12. Offers in-service training and support for staff and families to facilitate understanding of speech/language therapy services.
13. Assists with the acquisition and maintenance of speech therapy equipment and materials for programming with students, staff, and families.
14. Completes hearing screenings, testing, and tympanometry on all students in the caseload including all necessary paperwork, record keeping, and physician/family contact.
15. Provides required “Under the Direction of” supervision of non-licensed Speech Therapists as outlined by NY State and Medicaid regulations.
16. Participates in and oversees supervision of students in college internships, field experiences, practicums, and/or student teaching, as requested.
17. Maintains confidentiality and respect for all students, their family members, and co-workers.  Maintains appropriate professional and personal boundaries including on social media.  
18. Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Competencies: 

MS or MA in Communication Disorders/Speech/Language Pathology.

Current State License and registration as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

Permanent NY State Certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.

Must possess a current, valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency driver standards.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Competencies:

ASHA certification.

Experience with young children and related preschool clinical experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to alternate between sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting and crawling on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional to frequent basis. Must be able to read, write and communicate with children and adults on a frequent basis. Must possess sight and hearing within a normal range (with or without corrective devices). May be required to support children with toileting and basic hygiene such as hand washing. May be exposed to excessive cold or heat. May be required to work both indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, excessive noise, and cleaning chemicals. 

Job Status: Exempt