Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary 

This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct child development care, which includes sensorimotor, education, recreational and social activities designed to the children and build on their physical and or mental functioning.  The Speech Language Pathologist team member focuses on specific areas to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding disorders in children.  This position teaches skills and techniques as well as educates families, carries out and maintains plans of care and collaborates within the IFSP team. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Use a play based approach to provide engaging, individualized, speech therapy for children, age’s birth to three in a variety of settings (e.g. home, daycare, clinic, community). 
• Engage families and caregivers as full participants in the child’s therapy program. 
• Use currently accepted, best practice treatment methods and clinical guidelines appropriate for infants and toddlers. 
• Utilize standardized assessment tools to evaluate children with developmental concerns and make appropriate recommendations. 
• Complete accurate electronic documentation. 
• Oversee and mentor volunteers, interns and assistants. 
• Communicate, collaborate and consult with other medical professionals. 
• Partner with families, caregivers and Family Resources Coordinators to design, modify, implement and monitor an Individualized Family Service Plan for each child. 
• Construct or adapt equipment as needed to facilitate independent play and self-help skills. 
• Develop and run small group sensory and/or motor activities within a classroom setting. 
• Provide in-home services, sessions and consultations. 
• Address child communication equipment needs; including the assessment, ordering, set up and creation of picture communication materials as needed. 
• Attend staff meetings, team meetings, staffing, in-service, and other meetings as needed. 
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children. 
• Participate in ongoing professional training with an emphasis on working with young children. 
• Participate in integrative and collaborative practice to promote high quality outcomes. 

• Participate in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program and provide supporting documentation and timesheets for "matchable" activities. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• None 

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Cultivate a positive, supportive and responsive interactions while encouraging independence. 
• Exhibits compassion and administer care while incorporating the individual and cultural differences of families. 
• Act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition or disability. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and make independent decisions. 
• Ability to work and collaborate in an team environment effectively. 
• Strong, verbal, written and listening communication skills to interact effectively. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Understanding of and ability to resolve conflict. 
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements/regulations. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Education, Certifications and Position Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Therapy, Communication Disorders, or similar. 
• Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist license and the ability to maintain the license. 
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 

• One to two years’ experience working with preschool children with developmental disabilities or delays desired. 
• Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance. 
• First Aid / CPR Certificate 
• Food Handlers Permit (training may be provided). 
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training (will be provided). 
• T.B Test, proof of TDap Immunization, and Hepatitis B vaccinations. 
• Washington State Department of Early Learning Criminal background clearance. 
• DSHS Background Check clearance. 

Environmental Factors: 

• Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance. 
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly. 
• Indoors, sedentary up to 7 hours/day sitting or standing and up to 4 hours/day keyboarding. 
• Ability to navigate client sites (unpaved walkways, stairs, narrow hallways, etc.) on a regular basis. 
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.