Speech Language Pathologist

THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE•Colorado Springs, CO

32d•$80,852 - $92,603•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Winning Team at One of Colorado's Best Workplaces! The Resource Exchange (TRE) At TRE, we don't just provide services – we transform lives. Our commitment to empowering individuals and creating inclusive communities has earned us recognition as one of Colorado’s top employers for five consecutive years. "The standard of work and the culture of providing excellent service is something I’m proud to be a part of." Current TRE Staff Member, November 2024 Why TRE is the Place for You: • Make an Impact: Advocate for and empower people of all ages and abilities, from infants to seniors, creating lasting change through collaboration with families, communities, and partners. • Work with Purpose: As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help strengthen families and promote inclusion in communities across El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties. • Enjoy a Positive Work Environment: Join a culture that’s consistently recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Colorado. At The Resource Exchange, we pride ourselves on being a team of over 400 passionate and talented staff who serve more than 12,000 individuals. From those with disabilities and mental health challenges to those in need of long-term care, we provide person-centered support focused on independence, inclusion, and collaboration. Come thrive with us! At TRE, your passion for service will be recognized, and you'll be part of a culture that celebrates making a difference. Ready to join one of Colorado’s Best Workplaces? Apply today!

Requirements

MA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence-CCC-SLP/Dora licensure.
Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, natural environments and daily routines, evaluation techniques and tools as pertaining to early childhood.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to facilitate group meetings.
Knowledge of community resources and supports available to families.
Experience working with young children with special needs, including infants and toddlers, and their families.
A working (personal) vehicle, valid CO drivers license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage) are required.

Nice To Haves

One to Three years experience working with young children with disabilities or delays, including infants and toddlers.
Five years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.
Experience with feeding and oral motor issues, concerns, delays.
Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements; experience working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of and experience working with community resources and resource development.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment of speech/language, communication and assistive technology/adaptive equipment needs when requested by the IFSP team.
Complete on-going assessment according to system policy.
Assess complex feeding, swallowing, oral motor, and sensory-motor skills related to infant and early childhood feeding development.
Provide evidence-based feeding interventions and caregiver coaching for infants and toddlers experiencing feeding, swallowing, oral motor, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and transition-to-food challenges.
Provide evidence-based interventions based on the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
Utilize intervention strategies that build on the routines of the child and family and may occur in multiple natural environments.
Utilize early childhood best practices that look at the whole child not just individual modalities.
Serve as primary provider for assigned children.
Utilize team-based consultations from other team members.
Provide consultation in team meeting and 1:1 when requested by Transdisciplinary Team.
Partner with parents and professionals to write and implement formal and informal plans.
Participate in periodic and annual IFSP reviews of assigned children.
Work together with team and family to ensure a smooth transition from Part C to Part B or other community settings.
Empower parents to carry on learning in natural environments.
Foster leadership and positive regard for families.
Respond to cultural and linguistic diversity in families.
Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Complete all appropriate paperwork related to the provision of communication services for all assigned cases in a timely manner.
Maintain personal professional continuing education.
Attend meetings, public awareness activities, and community events related to the provision of early intervention services.
Perform driving responsibilities as related to the job.
Provide mentoring to contracted Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Early Intervention Specialists.
Assist in the development of continuing education to staff and contracted service providers.
Participate in professional opportunities (committees, workshops, conferences, journal readings) based on personal professional development plan.
Other duties as assigned.