Speech Language Pathologist

Under the general direction of the Children’s Support Services Supervisor, provides speech-language pathology services to infants and toddlers and their families enrolled in the Birth to 3 Program. Evaluates and assesses children with developmental delays, disabilities, diagnosed conditions, or atypical development and provides early intervention services within the areas of communication, speech and language development, feeding, and swallowing.

Using a family-centered, culturally responsive approach, provides recommendations, parent/caregiver education, coaching, consultation, and early intervention services designed to strengthen the ability of families and caregivers to support their child’s development within everyday routines and activities. 

Participates in Primary Coach Approach to Teaming (PCATT) in natural environments. Through this approach, a multidisciplinary team of professionals works collaboratively to provide evaluation, assessment, early intervention, consultation, coaching, and education to support children and families. The Speech Language Pathologist may serve as the primary coach for assigned children and families and provides discipline-specific consultation to other team members. Services are provided in the child’s natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned