Speech Language Pathologist I, II, or III - Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Lawton, OK

13d•$33 - $37

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s SoonerStart program provides early intervention for families with infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. The program supports families in using everyday learning opportunities to promote children’s learning and development. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services related to speech and language development, including social communication, speech sounds, and feeding or swallowing. Services may include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education, and are delivered in children’s natural environments, such as homes or childcare settings. Telework and remote service delivery may also be required. The position is part time, with a Monday–Friday schedule of up to 19 hours per week, and is temporary. The position may be filled at Level I, II, or III; the hourly rate is up to $37.01, depending on level, education, and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in speech pathology, including the academic and practicum requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
License from the State of Oklahoma.
Knowledge of communication-disorder pathology, phonetics, speech and hearing anatomy and physiology, and diagnostic testing and treatment techniques.
Ability to discuss communication disorders with treatment professionals and families.
Ability to plan and carry out treatment programs.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
For Level I, perform entry-level duties under the immediate supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist while working toward the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
For Levels II and III, perform professional duties as a fully certified Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention services in children’s and families’ natural environments and participate in family interviews.
Conduct intakes, client interviews, and assessments, and recommend appropriate services.
Evaluate and treat children with suspected developmental communication delays to determine whether services are needed.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies, and create effective family intervention plans.
Coach caregivers on strategies to increase children’s communication.
Provide services to families in their native language by collaborating with interpreters when necessary.
Serve on an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Perform hearing screenings and make appropriate referrals.
Conduct group and individual speech and language treatment as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain progress reports, evaluations, and other records.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Consult with community agencies, childcare providers, and school systems on behalf of families, and provide special programs when requested.
Maintain confidential service records, including progress notes and evaluation reports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Be present in the office as an essential function of the job.
Support the agency’s mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical conduct requirements.
Work effectively as part of a team and assist peers.
Perform other duties as assigned.