Speech Pathologist- Camp Colonie (Temporary)

The Fedcap Group • City of Cohoes, NY

3h • $42 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Applicants must be available June 29- August 14
What You'll Do
As a Speech Language Pathologist you will evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing. You will develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc.
Who We Are
Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech Pathology
• Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association
• OR be in clinical fellowship year
• Current state Speech/Language Pathologist license

Nice To Haves

• Three years experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan.
• Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.
• Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations.
• Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.
• Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries.
• Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable.
• Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Function as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining other needed services.
• Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time