SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Brookhaven, NY

5d•$62,962 - $75,546•Onsite

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
TSHH certification
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc.)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Other duties as assigned