EARLY INTERVENTIONIST – Speech Language Pathologist

Programs for Infants and Children•Anchorage, AK

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist provides assessment and intervention services and strategies to assist in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age three. Work is usually performed as a home-based service designed to directly involve parents in providing family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental, and behavioral opportunities for their children. The Speech Language Pathologist works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for clients of the organization. The specific disciplines represented by the team include early childhood or special education, social work, physical, and occupational therapy. PIC's mission is to promote the growth and development of young children who experience developmental delays by supporting and strengthening parents. PIC believes: All families are special, unique and respected. Families make choices and decisions about the services they receive. Families receive information in a sensitive and unbiased manner so they can make the best choices for their child and family. Families receive the service they need to help them achieve their goals. Goals are achieved by using resources and supports from PIC, as well as the community. Learning happens every day in the places children live and play, doing the things the enjoy, with the people who care about and love them.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and license to practice, or are eligible for licensure.
CFY candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and intervention services and strategies to assist in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age three.
Works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for clients of the organization.