Speech & Language Pathologist

Company: Hope
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for providing speech/language services in the assessment, evaluation and development of treatment and therapy plans for children with limited communication skills; provides direct and consultative services to groups and individuals in practices and procedures associated with enhancing/improving functional communication skills; utilizes a variety of modalities including but not limited to oral, picture, signing and augmented communication systems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary team. Provides treatment, guidance and instruction to youth in individual & group settings. Assists a youth in developing various communication skills so as to enhance the person's ability to make his/her wants and needs known.2. Assesses a youth's communication skills and develops a communication plan of treatment to include short- and long-range goals, methods to achieve those goals, anticipated outcomes and projected frequency and duration of services needed to meet those goals.3. Maintains detailed records on those youth served, to include but not limited to the type of therapy/treatment provided and evaluation of the results.4. Communicates and consults with educational, residential, medical or others regarding the youth's treatment progress.5. Recommends augmentative communication devices and ensures staff/family are appropriately trained on the use of side device.6. Provides guidance to staff, volunteers and families in carrying out treatment plans; provides in-service training, and direct hands on treatment as required in the treatment plans.MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:1. Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of individuals as outlined in the agency's policies and procedures.2. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.WORKING CONDITIONS:The work is divided between community-based travel to schools, family homes or other entities and time within the TRH office. The work does include significant usage of a motor vehicle. The work may also require exposure to low to medium amounts of noise in an indoor office environment, school, clinic or family home environment. On occasion, the work may require flexible hours outside of normal business hours.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both written and orally) in a professional manner, with all levels of employees.2. The ability to supervise, mentor, and direct others in a clinically or process-oriented manner.3. Possesses the ability to lead others, inspire positive change and good customer service is vital.TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Master's Degree from an approved school of hearing and speech/language pathology, and possession of a Missouri licensure in audiology or speech/language pathology.2. At least one year of clinical experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist providing services to children/youth with developmental disabilities.3. Possesses the ability to train staff/families in the principles, practices and procedures associated with speech therapy services for children/youth.4. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.5. Background clearance, physical and drug/alcohol screening.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both written and orally) in a professional manner, with all levels of employees. Also, the ability to interact and lead effectively on a multidisciplinary team.2. Enhanced understanding of medical/clinical records, consents and confidentiality3. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical, problem solving skills4. Ability to handle multiple complex tasks or assignments, consistently producing high quality work5. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications6. Must pass a background clearance PI130135792

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