Speech and Language Pathologist

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is part of the N.C. Division of Public Health and serves as the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The ITP provides supports and services for families and their children, from birth to three years old, who have special needs. This position is responsible for providing speech/language therapy evaluations and treatment, conducting developmental evaluations for children aged birth to three to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program, and assessing child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology. The role is based in Catawba County and involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Morganton/Hickory Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). The CDSA is a local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The CDSA is the single point of entry for referrals to the ITP and is responsible for interdisciplinary developmental evaluation, eligibility determination, service coordination, and consultation to service providers.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
North Carolina Speech-Language Pathology License
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of agency goals, early intervention practices, and available referral resources.
Considerable knowledge of speech-language pathology theory, techniques, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of communicative disorders common in the population served (birth–3).
Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests to determine the range, nature, and degree of communication skills. (Bayley-4 & DAYC)
Knowledge of infant/toddler development and family‑centered early intervention practices.
Experience working in natural environments (home/community).

Responsibilities

Provide speech/language therapy evaluations and treatment.
Conduct developmental evaluations of birth to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program.
Assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team at the Morganton/Hickory Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA).
Provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program.
Administer and interpret diagnostic tests to determine the range, nature, and degree of communication skills.
Maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports and treatment records, to meet federal and state documentation and timeline requirements.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Gain the confidence of families, caregivers, and team members and work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes.
Participate effectively in interdisciplinary evaluations.