Speech Language Pathologist

Hope Services•San Jose, CA

1d•$120,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides 1:1 communication assessment and intervention to infants and toddlers in a home and/or clinic-based setting. They also provide parent education and training relative to developmental disabilities, promote and document progress, document clinical outcomes, and act as an advocate.

Requirements

The Speech Language Pathologist should possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed to practice in California.
1+ years of related experience working with children or people with disabilities preferred.
Family Support
Communicating effectively
Promoting collaborative decision making and problem solving
Supporting access to community resources, both generic and specialized
Supporting the development of family self-advocacy and empowerment
Child Development
Must have a strong base of knowledge in both typical developmental patterns of infants and toddlers and atypical development due to disabilities or risk factors
Evaluation and Assessment
Use evaluation/assessment practices appropriate to infants and toddlers with special needs
Interpret and report evaluation and assessment results accurately and appropriately
Basic computer skills
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations and to demonstrate independent judgment
Solid organizational and documentation skills â ability to observe, evaluate, document, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with colleagues, clients, and families
Understanding and ability to work within team and family dynamics
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritizing tasks

Responsibilities

Function independently and autonomously in providing home and/or clinic-based speech therapy to infants and families.
Use a family-centered approach while integrating parent coaching into every session.
Coordinate schedule for planning and conducting visits.
Maintain appropriate treatment records and documentation as required.
Maintain productivity of 75% based on caseload.
Conduct assessment and evaluation, addressing speech and language developmental domains.
Perform oral-motor assessment and identify oral motor pathology and language disorders and provide therapy treatment as indicated.
May provide clinical oversight to speech pathology students working toward licensure.
Establish appropriate communication goals and objectives and provide updated communication-related developmental information at scheduled IFSPs.
Develop and maintain rapport with all family members assigned to caseload
Work collaboratively and act as a consultant to other agency professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and developmental specialists as well as with Regional Center staff, physicians, and outside agencies regarding developmental/health-related issues and resources for families served.
Participate in monthly scheduled staff meetings, provide input, and present in-service trainings as needed.
Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
Independently recognize families in crisis and provide appropriate consultation and referral regarding issues related to child abuse, domestic violence, parental stress/conflicts, and substance abuse.
May perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficiency of the program.