SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
• Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc.)
• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
• TSHH certification

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning
• Paid time off for school breaks!

Pay

Salary Range: $62,961.60- $75,545.60/year

Schedule

Full time, Salaried