Speech-Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)

Cuyahoga County Board Of Developmental Disabilities • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking an Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist to assess communication skills of children birth to three years old with developmental disabilities in order to determine the need for and provision of services and supports. One of the available assignments is to work as a Floater, which is to help cover increases in referrals and cases needing coverage from temporary leaves of absence, etc. The nature of work for all SLPs will include, but is not limited to the following: Completion of screening and/or assessment of speech, language, and communication, feeding and oral motor skills, and augmentative/alternative communication; refer for and/or coordinate hearing screenings and assessments. Provide Speech Language Therapy services in a teaming approach for children birth to three years old based on adult coaching in which one member is a primary service provider and receives supports from other team members. Coordinate, develop, or assist in developing, communication programs and provide SLP services including consultation, instruction, support services and direct intervention. Provide speech-language services per written programs, monitor and document speech-language services according to established procedures and submit information as requested by supervisor. Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, projects, or teams and deliver in-service training as requested or approved by supervisor. Attend Individual Plan meetings and/or make recommendations for programming to team, write objectives/outcomes, discuss methods of implementation, and identify materials to be used and implement treatment or train others. Maintain compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations, professional standards and Board policy including DODD regulations and standards set by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Educate and counsel individuals, families, caregivers, co-workers, managers and advocates for individuals to promote effective communication. Provide in-services at Cuyahoga DD sites and/or other community settings.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• License in Speech‑Language Pathology from the State of Ohio.
• Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Specific training and experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Hold a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Completion of screening and/or assessment of speech, language, and communication, feeding and oral motor skills, and augmentative/alternative communication.
• Refer for and/or coordinate hearing screenings and assessments.
• Provide Speech Language Therapy services in a teaming approach for children birth to three years old based on adult coaching.
• Coordinate, develop, or assist in developing communication programs.
• Provide SLP services including consultation, instruction, support services and direct intervention.
• Monitor and document speech-language services according to established procedures.
• Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, projects, or teams.
• Deliver in-service training as requested or approved by supervisor.
• Attend Individual Plan meetings and/or make recommendations for programming.
• Write objectives/outcomes, discuss methods of implementation, and identify materials to be used.
• Implement treatment or train others.
• Maintain compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations, professional standards and Board policy.
• Educate and counsel individuals, families, caregivers, co-workers, managers and advocates for individuals.

Benefits

• Over 40 paid days off a year, including holidays.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Ability to work remote and in the community (some in-office meetings required).
• Great government Pension through Ohio PERS.
• Low Cost Major Medical insurance.
• Free Dental, Vision Life, and Temporary disability Insurance.
• Professional Development Reimbursement each year.
• Membership dues reimbursement each year.
• Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Working here qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Annual Pay Increases.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree