Speech and Language Pathologist

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

1d•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 to determine eligibility for the ITP, and assessing child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology. The role is based in Burke 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 ITP, a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), serving children birth to 3 years with or at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. The CDSA acts as the single point of entry for referrals, providing 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).
Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary evaluations.

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.
Provide evaluations and services as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports and treatment records, to meet federal and state documentation and timeline requirements.
Work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes.