Speech Language Pathologist - $3000 Hiring Bonus

Essential Functions

• Evaluates children referred for speech-language therapy using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.
• Develops individualized speech-language therapy treatment, plans and goals.
• Partners with interdisciplinary team to provide discipline-specific consultation.
• Develops and provides coaching for family members and/or child to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home.
• Works with caregivers to implement a home program that achieves speech-language therapy goals.
• Aids in the coordination of services and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
• Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and exit summaries, and keeps updated with current medical reports and other site-related documents on each child.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields.
• Attends and assists with staff meetings, in-services, and other meetings as requested, regarding speech-language therapy across program service divisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Current speech-language pathologist license issued by the state of California.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Experience

• 1 year of consulting experience working with infant/young children with developmental delays including autism.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledgeable in speech-language therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
• Familiar with the field of early intervention.
• Able to maintain positive customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.
• Able to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc) and related computer software.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Sitting: Occasional
• Walking: Occasional
• Travel: Occasional
• Repetitive Motion/Activity: Occasional
• Visual Acuity: Good
• Environmental Exposure: None