Speech/Language Pathologist (Part-Time)

Location: 241 Greenhouse Road, Lexington, VA

About the role

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) functions as a member of the transdisciplinary team in the RAISE Early Intervention program for families with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays and/or disabilities or who are at high risk for delay in Rockbridge and Bath Counties, and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista. RACS will provide training, supervision, and education opportunities specific to the position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the assessment team, assessing communication skills.
• Participate in the determination of eligibility for Part C services and in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with families.
• Provide speech/language therapy services according to the IFSP and document activities and observations.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation to meet RACS requirements, Medicaid and insurance requirements, and the requirements of the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia's Practice Manual for Part C services.
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative, work well with little direct supervision, and maintain client confidentiality in accordance with RACS policies and procedures, FERPA, and HIPAA.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Virginia licensure in Speech-Language Pathology by the Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology, or licensure with an endorsement in Speech-Language Pathology Disorders by the Virginia Board of Education required.
• Must meet qualifications to be an Early Intervention Professional in accordance with the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia's Practice Manual for Part C services.
• At least one year of experience working in a field related to early intervention is preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license is required.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to a background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks (State Police), local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education (relevant to employment), and other checks based on the position.

Schedule

This is a part-time position (less than 29 hours per week).

Probationary Period

All newly hired, rehired, transferred, promoted, or demoted employees must serve a 6-month probationary period.