Speech/Language Pathologist (Part-Time)

Rockbridge Area Community Services • Lexington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ROCKBRIDGE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES (RACS) is currently seeking a motivated, qualified individual to work in our coverage area of Rockbridge and Bath Counties, and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista. RACS will provide training, supervision, and education opportunities specific to the position. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) functions as a member of the transdisciplinary team in the RAISE Early Intervention program for families with infants and toddlers who have developmental delays and/or disabilities or who are at high risk for delay. The RAISE Speech-Language Pathologist must exercise sound judgment and initiative, must work well with little direct supervision, and must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with RACS policies and procedures, FERPA, and HIPAA. This is a part-time (less than 29 hours per week) position.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Virginia licensure in Speech-Language Pathology by the Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology, or Licensure with an endorsement in Speech-Language Pathology Disorders by the Virginia Board of Education required.
• Must meet qualifications to be an Early Intervention Professional in accordance with the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia's Practice Manual for Part C services.
• A valid Virginia driver's license is required.
• All applicants are subject to a background investigation.
• All persons that are newly hired, rehired, transferred, promoted, or demoted into a Rockbridge Area Community Services position must serve a new 6-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a field related to early intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the assessment team, assessing communication skills.
• Participate in the determination of eligibility for Part C services and in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with families.
• Provide speech/language therapy services according to the IFSP and document activities and observations.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation to meet RACS requirements, Medicaid and insurance requirements, and the requirements of the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia's Practice Manual for Part C services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level