Job Details
Description
Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding / swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines as needed and during :
- intake evaluations and screenings
- annual review evaluations and updates
Develops and implements therapy programs :
based upon child’s individual needsin accord with school philosophyutilizing state of the art techniquesParticipates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team
including but not limited to :formal meetingsinformal meetingsconsultationsMaintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames, including but not limited to :evaluation and screening reportsdaily log notesmonthly or bi-monthly notesIEP documentationParticipates in meetings as specified by the facility including but not limited to : department meetings
supervisory meetingsstaff meetingsteam meetingsModule meetingsFunctions as a child advocate as needed both as an internal representative and for outside meetings (,
Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom including but not limited to :
language lessonsgroup communication programsMaintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills :
open communication skills with othersthe ability to self-evaluatethe ability to utilize supervisionflexibility in all facets of the working relationshipthe ability to both offer and accept assistance to / from othersBottom of FormPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.Education
Master's DegreeExperience
Pediatric experience preferredSKILLS & ABILITIES
Certificates & Licenses
Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Licensure / certification in Speech Pathology. NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH / TSSLD).Qualifications
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.