Speech and Language Pathologist

Felton Institute•San Francisco, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is a member of Felton’s interdisciplinary Early Intervention Team. Under direct supervision of the Early Intervention and Inclusion Director, the Speech—Language Pathologist is responsible for supporting the speech, language, and communication needs of both children enrolled in the Early Intervention Programs at Felton, and non-enrolled children referred by Golden Gate Regional Center for community-based services. The SLP serves children through both GGRC and SFUSD contract agreement, and is responsible for understanding and abiding by the requirements of both of these funders. Diagnoses and treats various communication disorders in children ages birth to 6 years old. Collaborates with families, staff and other providers on a regular basis to support the individual needs of each child served.

Requirements

Master’s degree in speech—language pathology or communicative disorders
Minimum one year of experience working with the early childhood population
Licensed to practice speech—language pathology in the State of California
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech—Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) (with the exception of CFY applicants who will be working toward acquisition of this certificate during the clinical fellowship experience at FDC)
Clear understanding of typical and atypical childhood development
Clinical competence and judgment
Experience working with children with Autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities
Must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index, Health Screening and TB Test as required by licensing
Must adhere to the principles of Early Childhood Education and the NAEYC Code of Ethics
Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)
Strong coordination, organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leaderships skills
Strong work ethic
Integrity and Professionalism
Ability to prioritize projects and follow through
Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude
Interest and experience working with persons from diverse populations and language backgrounds in the development of speech and language skills, and assessing potential language delays
Bilingual in Spanish/English required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) preferred

Responsibilities

Screen, evaluate and treat children with communication needs ages birth to 6 years old
Maintain a billable caseload of 22-25 hours per week
Write evaluation, treatment, and progress reports
Develop and implement treatment plans for children with communication disorders and disseminate information to other team members including parents/guardians, teachers, other therapists and staff
Provide direct therapy to children with communication delays and diagnoses
Interface with other members of the child’s team, especially parents, caregivers, and teaching staff
Participate in the implementation of IFSP’s and IEPS
In collaboration with the Early Intervention and Inclusion Director and other team members, conduct parent, caregiver, and teaching staff training and education
Implement therapeutic intervention techniques with children individually and in groups
Collaborate with Early Interventionists on treatment plans and strategies regarding mutual clients.
Support in the implementation of the Felton Early Autism Program (FEAP)
Measure and document outcomes of treatment plan
Maintain appropriate records and documentation of clinical activity
Attend meetings related to individual children with family, providers, staff and SFUSD and GGRC personnel
Perform other job-related duties as assigned