Speech and Language Pathologist

Description

Work for Good. Do you want a career with meaning and purpose? Children’s Home Society is one of South Dakota’s leaders in providing services to vulnerable children, women, and families.
 

As part of Children's Home Society, you will truly Work for Good every day—helping to change the world one day at a time, one child at a time, one woman, one family, one smile, hug, and heart at a time.

Children’s Home Society is currently seeking a full time Speech and Language Pathologist to design and implement an approved speech and language therapy plan based on individual student needs in accordance with the organization’s Mission Statement and Core Values.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop prerequisites for speech/language development.
• Develop speech/language skills as necessary for classroom performance. 
• Promote achievement in the areas of Speech and Language for qualified students.
• Participate in identification, assessment, and IEP development for delivery for eligible students.
• Participate in meetings and communicate with student's team members and parents on a routine basis-keeping them informed of child's progress.
• Maintain student records regarding the referral, evaluation, and placement process in compliance with Agency, state, and federal requirements. 
• Utilize therapy techniques consistent with the research on the characteristics of effective speech/language therapy. 
• Use effective teaching techniques to check for understanding, monitor student progress and effort, and provide continuous feedback. 

What We’ll Love About You

• You are kind; showing kindness to students, colleagues, and all others around you.
• You are a builder; bridging gaps and building relationships within the classroom and throughout the school and its community.
• You are empathetic; being able to put yourself in someone’s shoes to see things from a variety of perspectives.
• You are compassionate; modeling compassion to the students with your actions resulting in students being more open to understanding the world around them.
• You are positive; staying positive when it’s tough and always looking on the bright side to make things better.
• You inspire; uncovering hidden treasures, possibilities, and magic right before everyone’s eyes.
• You are professional; conducting oneself in a manner that promotes professionalism and teamwork throughout the Agency and assuming responsibility for highly confidential and sensitive information.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, year-round *No weekends or holiday work.

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 (depending on education and experience)
 

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Two health insurance options – Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (automatic employer contribution with enrollment in a HDHP). Vision. Dental.
• Additional Benefits: Employer paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident plans. Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Payments & Tuition Reimbursement: Qualifying employees are eligible for up to $200 per month in Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package. 10 paid holidays. 8 hours “Day of Service” for volunteering in the community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS and earn up to $1,000
• Retirement: Qualifying employees receive a guaranteed employer contribution with 100% vesting

Requirements

 Experience/Education/Skills:

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders is required.
• Must have Clinical Competency Certification or be working towards the Clinical Competency Certification.
• Compliance with the rules regarding licensure and certification from the State of South Dakota.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the typical tasks of this position, the employee must be able to positively interact with dysregulated children and colleagues and be able to physically restrain a child as thoroughly taught by the Agency, as necessary, to maintain safety.