Pediatric Bilingual Spanish Speech Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network•Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

ADAPT Community Network provides services to people with developmental disabilities. Under general direction, the Pediatric Bilingual Spanish Speech Language Pathologist assesses and provides speech and language therapy to students in accordance with their Individualized Family Service Plan, Individual Education Plan, or Interim Individual Education Plan. The role includes consultation and communication with parents and team members, and may provide therapy in a school program or a student's home. Clinical Fellowship Year candidates will be supervised. The position is full-time, based in Brooklyn, and requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $48.04 per hour, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and industry-leading benefits.

Requirements

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 required; bilingual therapists must have the TSHH certification with a Bilingual Extension.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, individuals served, families, programs, and outside contacts.
Ability to 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 in the home of a student served.
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective actions.
Availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior Speech Therapy experience preferred.
Knowledge of assistive technology, augmentative communication, Picture Exchange Communication, and manual sign language preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate students’ speech and language to determine developmental levels and needs.
Analyze assessment results and prepare written summaries and reports 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 as required by the appropriate regulatory agency.
Assess oral motor development and the ability to take food orally.
Develop treatment plans appropriate to identified disabilities.
Keep current with alternative communication techniques and implement appropriate use of augmentative and alternative communication (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 regularly with parents or guardians, verbally or in writing.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, initial evaluations, and intake processes as required.
Ensure individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Provide supervision to students and Clinical Fellowship Year candidates as assigned.
Perform other related duties as requested.