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Hope Services · 3 months ago

Speech Language Pathologist

Santa Cruz County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62.50/hr - $62.50/hr

1+ years exp

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. They are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide 1:1 services to infants and toddlers with special needs, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and other professionals.

Health CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Function independently and autonomously in providing home and/or clinic based speech therapy to infants and families, and maintain assigned caseload

Provide evaluation and treatment addressing speech and language developmental domains

Perform comprehensive speech pathology assessment of infants and identify neurological sequelae and develop and implement treatment plan based on assessment findings

Perform oral-motor assessment and identify oral motor pathology and language disorders, provide therapy treatment as indicated

Provide updated, developmental information at scheduled IEP’s and IFSP’s and establish appropriate goals and objectives

May provide clinical oversight to speech pathology students working toward licensure

Presents in-service trainings to HOPE staff and provide trainings to outside agencies. (Optional)

Collaborate with physicians and outside agencies regarding developmental and other health related issues

Act as consultant to other agency professional including, physical therapists, occupational therapists and developmental specialists. Provide clinical oversight of speech pathology students

May perform other duties as assigned to assure efficiency of program

Qualification

Speech Language Pathology LicenseDegree in Speech Language PathologyChildrenDisabilitiesInfant assessment knowledgeBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

License as a Speech Language Pathologist

1+ year of related experience working with children or people with disabilities

Basic computer skills in word processing

Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with coworkers, as well as with the client and families

Knowledge of disabilities and syndromes

Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent judgment

Knowledge of infant assessment and developmental activities

Knowledge and understanding of team and family dynamics

Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritization of tasks