Speech-Language Pathologist

THE WARREN CENTER•Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist supports The Warren Center’s mission by evaluating and treating communication, feeding, and atypical development needs of children enrolled in its Early Childhood Intervention program. The role provides services directly to children and families or consults with other service providers, using a coaching model and family-centered practices. It also includes service coordination, collaboration with families and professionals, participation in transdisciplinary planning, and contribution to ongoing program improvement. The Speech-Language Pathologist documents services and coordination activities, may supervise student interns or volunteers, participates in continuing education, and serves as a resource to the agency and community. Work takes place in an office, therapeutic playroom, child-care setting, or client home and includes driving between settings. The position may require evening visits and a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Speech/Language Pathology.
Certificate of Clinical Competence once fully licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Licensed or in the process of applying for licensure as required by the state board or committee.
Adult, Child, Infant First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Employment or practicum experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or their families.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with children, families, team members, physicians, and other professionals, with the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Organizational skills and ability to independently manage a large caseload, including scheduling, documentation, and meeting timelines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening visits if warranted.
Skills in conflict management, negotiation, resolution, and teamwork, and ability to work amid distractions.
Ability to travel independently to and from client homes.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to kneel, stoop, sit on the floor, rise from sitting, walk, and stand.
Good vision and ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
Ability to create methodologies and strategies to accomplish goals and analyze and synthesize data to develop plans, strategies, and outcomes.
Ability to use common office equipment and computer technology applications used by The Warren Center.
High energy and passion for The Warren Center’s mission.

Responsibilities

Assess the need for communication, feeding, and atypical development services.
Plan, implement, and revise communication, feeding, or atypical development plans for children and families.
Provide services directly to children and families or consult with other service providers.
Apply the coaching model and support family-centered practices through collaborative documentation.
Document services, activities, consultations, and service coordination activities within areas of training and expertise.
Collaborate with families in a non-judgmental, healthy, and helpful relationship.
Complete Individual Service Plans focused on regular family routines that enhance each child’s development.
Connect families with appropriate agency and community resources and support services.
Coordinate and collaborate care between professionals.
Collaborate in joint program planning through mutual team support.
Share knowledge and generate ideas with team members to support continuous program improvement.
Supervise student interns or volunteers as appropriate.
Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical practice and follow the organization’s service philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Participate in continuing education and share acquired knowledge with other staff.
Serve as a resource for the agency and community as opportunities arise.
Engage in problem solving to support individual, team, and organizational goals.