Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem - Hamilton, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health•Hamilton, NJ

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About The Position

Along with other core team members, the Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) screens, evaluates, provides ongoing assessment. Aides in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each child and provides direct services to children eligible for early intervention services with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, and adaptive development. The SLP, along with other team members instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies to incorporate into the routines of the family. To problem solve, discuss progress and challenges of each child and prepare a transition|discharge plan.

Requirements

Master's degree Speech Language Pathology
NJ Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Maintain valid NJ driver's license and required insurance
At least 2 years' experience working with young children with disabilities
Targeted Evaluation (TET) team members require 2 years pediatric experience working and evaluating children ages 0-5
Sound background in normal child development
Knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of an early intervention for children with identified developmental delays
Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management
Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into the family routines as identified by the family

Responsibilities

Completes developmental evaluations in the child's natural environment that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs
Communicates effectively with families and other team member in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations
Supports and enhances the family's ability to interact with their child in their daily routines
Displays competency in providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable and functional outcomes, as part of the IFSP
Makes recommendations for ongoing services in collaboration with family, service coordination, and other team members based on the family concerns, outcomes and routines
Uses the NJ Birth to Three Early Learning Standards as a common framework for understanding and communicating developmentally appropriate expectations for infants and toddlers
Demonstrates knowledge of discipline specific tools|checklists to utilize to fully assess child needs and then can detail and describe those strategies that are the sole domain of a licensed SLP versus strategies that can be addressed by any qualified member of the IFSP team
Addresses IFSP outcomes by selecting and adapting appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models including evidenced based strategies
Evaluates the effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes
Maintains sensitivity to parent's personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to the NJEIS Code of Conduct
Completes session notes according to departmental rules and records data as appropriate for each child
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision|consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to annual performance reviews and improvement plans, effectively utilizes feedback
Assists in the training of others in the EI philosophy as well as a variety of evidenced based intervention models
Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
Attends and participates at in-service trainings|staff meetings and conference calls
Travels in personal vehicle to and from the natural environment of each family assigned
Accurately records the time and frequency of services provided and records that information along with required signatures for billing
Submits bill for services as required by departmental policies and procedures
Submits required paperwork timely and accurately adhering to departmental volume|productivity requirements
Maintains ongoing communication with office via email, text and telephone. Responds quickly to any request for information