Speech Language Pathologist

Hope Services•San Jose, CA

53d•$63

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides communication assessments and developmental activities. 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, plus License as a Speech Language Pathologist.
1+ year of related experience working with children or people with disabilities is a plus.
Basic computer skills in word processing.
Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with coworkers, as well as with the client and families.
Knowledge of disabilities and syndromes.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent judgment.
Knowledge of infant assessment and developmental activities.
Knowledge and understanding of team and family dynamics.
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritization of tasks.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of related experience working with children or people with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Function independently and autonomously in providing home and/or clinic based speech therapy to infants and families, and maintain assigned caseload.
Provide evaluation and treatment addressing speech and language developmental domains.
Perform comprehensive speech pathology assessment of infants and identify neurological sequelae and develop and implement treatment plan based on assessment findings.
Perform oral-motor assessment and identify oral motor pathology and language disorders, provide therapy treatment as indicated.
Provide updated, developmental information at scheduled IEPâs and IFSPâs and establish appropriate goals and objectives.
May provide clinical oversight to speech pathology students working toward licensure.
Presents in-service trainings to HOPE staff and provide trainings to outside agencies. (Optional)
Collaborate with physicians and outside agencies regarding developmental and other health related issues.
Act as consultant to other agency professional including, physical therapists, occupational therapists and developmental specialists. Provide clinical oversight of speech pathology students.
May perform other duties as assigned to assure efficiency of program.