B-3 Speech Therapist

Application Deadline: 2027-06-02 • County position

About the role

As a function of the Waupaca County Department of Human Services, the B-3 Early Intervention Speech Therapist utilizes the Primary Coach Approach to Teaming, providing speech therapy services to B-3 participants under the direct supervision of the Early Intervention Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the speech therapist on the B-3 team using the Primary Coach Approach to Teaming to provide services to children and families.
• Screen and evaluate infant/child’s speech and language skills.
• Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team meetings with at least one other professional and the parents to identify EEN, strategies, frequency, etc.
• Coach families and other team members on appropriate strategies to assist the family in meeting their child’s goals and promote overall development.
• Attend team meetings and contribute necessary information to support the team and families.
• Provide information and promote discussion on developmental disabilities, health, behavior, and other areas of interest to families, team members, and collaborating partners.
• Offer support and empathy to families as they cope with caring for their child.
• Effectively communicate the child’s development and progress to families.
• Empower parents/caregivers to advocate for their child and feel confident in understanding and planning for their child’s future.
• Develop cooperative working relationships with team members and collaborative partners.
• Assist families and coordinate with local school districts, Head Start, preschool, childcare, and other community settings to ensure a continuum of services for children.
• Complete documentation that is timely, clear, measurable, and meets all required federal, state, and local requirements.
• Complete needed documentation for billing and insurance requirements in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Intervention Manager.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy (required). Will consider a person in their Clinical Fellowship Year; Waupaca County may provide supervision for CFY.
• Thorough understanding of speech and language development and comprehension of overall child development.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with families and coworkers.
• Proficiency in using computers and electronic devices for scheduling, communication, documentation, organization, and reporting.
• Ability to utilize data tools to track work and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards families by respecting their decisions, avoiding stereotypes, and respecting their privacy.
• Ability to implement agency Trauma Informed Care Principles: share power, be welcoming, respect human rights, be strength-based, promote safety, be person-centered, earn trust, and offer a helping hand.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity, patience, and perseverance.
• Ability to support and respect each family’s capacity and resources, building on strengths and reducing stressors so families can engage with their children in mutually enjoyable interactions.
• Ability to recognize and support the value of culturally sensitive practice, respecting each family’s culture, spiritual beliefs, values, and traditions.
• Strong active listening and critical thinking skills.

Pay

$32.87 – $39.79 per hour