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Speech Language Pathologist
Qualifications.
Have at least a Master’s Degree in the field of speech
pathology.
Have Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) as awarded
by the American Speech/Language and Hearing association (ASHA)
or a current license in speech-language pathology in at least
one state or territory in the United States. License must be
unencumbered and renewed annually.
Possess the basic knowledge of principles and practices of
family-centered care as it relates to Early Intervention
Services, and knowledge of theories and practices of delivering
comprehensive services in the least restrictive setting.
Possess a basic knowledge of medical, social, and financial
conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities
in young children and how these conditions are best remedied.
Possess a basic knowledge of typical infant/toddler growth and
development and the impact of behavioral, biological, and
environmental risks on such development.
Have the skills and ability to independently determine test
instruments to be used for infants/toddlers; to administer,
score, and interpret the test.
Have the skills and ability to provide competent face-to-face
contact with infants/toddlers with disabilities, their families,
other members of the team, child care providers, preschool
teachers, physicians, and county and state officials.
Have the interpersonal skills of compassion and empathy and the
ability to assist emotionally distraught, depressed, or angry
family members to develop a sense of competence regarding their
child with disabilities.
Have the ability to use interpersonal skills of valuing inter-
and trans-disciplinary work, handling professional disagreements
effectively, and communicating the unique viewpoint and
contributions of the field of early childhood speech-language
pathology during contacts with other professionals and child
care providers.
Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to rightly evaluate
infants and toddlers; assist and teach families; articulate the
developmental needs of the child; consult with families,
caregivers, and other professionals; explain the scope of
services provided to families and county and state officials;
and participate in team/group interactions, work groups, and
decision making.
Have training and certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Contract personnel shall maintain current certification in BCLS while performing services under this contract.
Description.
Provide evaluations and services to all children referred to
EDIS for services and per guidance of the local medical
treatment facility and in accordance with the accepted standards
of the profession.
Areas of assessment and treatment may include, but not limited
to:
Pure Tone Hearing Test.
Voice or Videotape Recording.
Assessment of Visual, Fine and Gross Motor Skills.
Assessment of emotional/behavioral concerns regarding speech
processes.
Assessment of developmental level of communication skills.
Evaluation of Auditory Processing Abilities.
Routine Speech, Voice and Language Evaluative Measurements
Examination of Speech Mechanism and its Movements.
Assessment of Velopharyngeal Competency.
Provides Speech/Language Therapy, activities, and functional
strategies in: Aphasia and Related Disorders; Apraxia of Speech;
Dysarthria; Voice Disorders; Stuttering; Delayed Speech; Cleft
Palate; Cerebral Palsy; Hearing Disorders; Poor Articulation;
Tongue Thrusting and Impaired Swallowing.
Provide alternative communication techniques (sign, gestures)
and training to non-verbal children and their families.
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with
Dysphagia, including videofluoroscopic examination.
Attend IFSP meetings, Exceptional Family Member Program
meetings, EIS Quarterly meetings, and EIS staff meetings.
Provide service coordination (case management) for families and
serve as liaison to school-based or other community-based
service delivery program.
Initiate and provide appropriate contacts, including
reports, letters, documents, and privacy act releases.
Hours of Operation.
The typical duty shift shall be for eight (8) hours per day, excluding any break for meals; however, some MTFs may require only part-time services. Weekend hours may be required on a limited basis. Work shall be primarily performed between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours may be required, but shall be limited.
