SPEECH PATHOLOGIST IV - OAHU

About the role

The immediate vacancy is located in Halawa to Kalihi. The position involves participating in and being responsible for a major content area of the speech-language program, involving planning, organizing, coordinating, and assisting in the conduct of such a program; or providing diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic services in the area of speech-language under the general supervision of a non-technical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and is responsible for a major content area of the speech-language program, involving planning, organizing, coordinating and assisting in the conduct of such a program.
• Provides diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic services in the area of speech-language under the general supervision of a non-technical supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: A master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of professional experience which dealt with the detection, prevention or the application of remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders, or teaching speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited university. This experience must be comparable to the Speech Pathologist III in State service.

Qualifications

• License: Applicants MUST possess a valid license from the Hawaii State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Hawaii.
• Driver's License: Applicants MUST possess a valid Type-3 Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Pay

$7,018 to $7,479 per month (SR-22, Step D to I - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential).

Schedule

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.