Pediatric Bilingual Spanish Speech Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides services to people with developmental disabilities. The organization has 3,000 employees and offers paid training, competitive benefits, and a team culture centered on learning, support, collaboration, and career growth. Under general direction, the Pediatric Bilingual Spanish Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language assessment and therapy to students in accordance with their Individualized Family Service Plan, Individual Education Plan, or Interim Individual Education Plan. The role includes consulting with parents and team members and providing therapeutic intervention in a school program or the student's home. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Good interpersonal skills for effective interaction with employees, coworkers, consumers, families, other programs, and outside contacts.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use personal computers and electronic devices.
Ability to provide therapeutic intervention in a school program or the home of a student served.
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective actions.
Availability Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
Current New York State license in Speech and Language Pathology.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency required.
NYSED certification as a Teacher of Speech and Hard of Hearing (TSHH) is mandated.
For bilingual therapists, NYSED TSHH certification with Bilingual Extension is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior Speech Therapy experience.
Knowledge of Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Picture Exchange Communication, and manual sign language.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate students' speech and language to determine developmental levels and needs; analyze test results and prepare written summaries for Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE, and other regulatory, referring, or oversight organizations.
Plan and conduct speech and language interventions in accordance with established goals.
Implement testing procedures to evaluate and monitor student progress and provide written results to EI, CPSE, or CSE.
Assess oral motor development and ability to take food orally, and develop treatment plans appropriate to identified disabilities.
Keep abreast of alternative communication techniques and appropriately use AAC devices.
Provide in-service training on the use of AAC devices and techniques.
Maintain daily and monthly attendance records and progress notes.
Provide therapy progress reports to parents or guardians and appropriate team members; communicate with parents or guardians regularly in writing or verbally.
Participate in team meetings and case conferences as required.
Ensure individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
Participate in initial evaluation and intake processes.
Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Supervise students and CFYs as assigned.
Perform other related duties as requested.