Speech Language Pathologist

Summary Description :

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Steppingstones - Birth to Three Program. Our SLPs provide early intervention services amid a trans-disciplinary team for the benefit of families and their children from birth to age three. Through core evidence-based early intervention practices of coaching, use of natural learning environments, and capacity building resource finding, SLPs help caregivers move positively into the future. SLPs conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development and implementation, and monitor outcomes as team members.

Essential Job Functions :

• Support Harc in advancing its mission by supporting its community and governmental advocacy efforts; demonstrating care and respect in all interactions and supporting activities that promote Harc's financial stability, including attending or otherwise supporting major fundraisers.
• Ensures services of Steppingstones, Birth to Three Program are provided in accordance with current research and understanding of best practices.
• Performs assessments and evaluations for referred children to determine speech and language skills as related to educational, social, medical and psychological factors.
• Provides expertise and consultation service for trans-disciplinary team members including assistive technology needs in speech, language and oral motor development.
• May be the primary service provider (PSP) for families and complete associated service coordination.
• Assists family and staff in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Reviews IFSP outcomes and determines that time frames for speech, language and oral motor development identified are realistic and achievable.
• Maintains detailed mandated documentation and individual child file through enrollment.
• Supports parents with strategies, exercises and resources to allow them to help their children learn and increase their speech and language skills.
• May design and construct special equipment for children and suggest adaptation or modifications in the child's environment.
• Works with a trans-disciplinary team to prioritize speech and language goals which are clear and specific and include measurable improvement criteria for completion.
• Mediates differing professional opinions, guides team in adjustments and determines if per diem staff is required to support unique / specialized situation.
• Provides parents with speech and language evaluation results, curriculum assessment, and tracks progress updates.
• Understands and informs parents about the special education law and specific procedures and practices of their local school system during transition. Facilitates a dialogue between school personnel and parents for smooth transitions.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with representatives of various community resources and assists families in obtaining community resources.
• Attends designated meetings and training for Harc, the State of Connecticut and Birth to Three programs.
• Performs other duties as instructed by management.
• Maintain up-to-date training commensurate with the position.
• Regular attendance and punctuality with limited unscheduled absences is required.

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Supervision Received From :

Senior Director of Steppingstones - Birth to Three

Harc conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.