Speech Pathologist - First Steps

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE :             Speech Pathologist with First Steps

DIVISION :                         Therapy

SUPERVISOR :                   Regional First Steps Manager

CLASSIFICATION :            Non-Exempt

STATUS :                             Contract Full and Part-Time

PURPOSE :

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing speech and language treatment for patients utilizing First Steps Programs.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

• Schedule and conduct First Steps Therapy sessions according to individual needs.
• Evaluate therapy results and make recommendations regarding treatment.
• Participate in division and agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking of patient treatments.
• Maintain great communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Good communicator, dependable, and compassionate.

REQUIREMENTS :

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.