Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the individuals' communication (including alternative and augmentative communication strategies and devices as needed), pragmatic language, and skills for the purpose of identifying challenges interfering with daily life in the home and community.
• Provide families guidance in facilitating the independence of their children or adults in the home and community.
• Complete documentation for all individuals receiving speech-language therapy services in accordance with deadlines.
• Utilize a wide repertoire of intervention methods and select based on the unique needs and strengths of each individual and family.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice using research to support selected intervention strategies and collection of routine data as evidence of effectiveness of current interventions.
• Refer families who require evaluation or intervention beyond the scope of DSI’s therapy program to specialists in the community, especially with medical needs or specialized intervention.
• Develop and implement innovative programming for both individuals and groups.
• Develop and provide educational presentations to caregivers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Hold Certification of Clinical Competence in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Hold (or be eligible to apply for) state licensure to provide speech-language services to DSI constituents. This includes but is not limited to licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
• Maintain necessary certifications and licensures to provide speech-language services to DSI constituents.
• Minimum of two years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in a school or community setting.
• Must possess exemplary written and communication skills and an ability to meet and interact with individuals on all levels.
• Available to work a consistent full-time schedule that includes evenings (as late as 7pm on some weekdays), intermittent weekends for therapeutic offerings and/or caregiver education.