What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Goodwill Northern New England?
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Work with individuals with acquired brain injuries using various educational and rehabilitation activities to improve communication and cognitive functioning. Some job functions include the following:
- Works with individuals with acquired brain injuries using various educational and rehabilitation activities to improve communication and cognitive functioning.
- Conducts individual and group speech and language therapy sessions.
- Selects/administers assessment and evaluation instruments to determine service recipients’ capabilities and barriers in receptive and expressive language, voice, cognition, articulation, communication, and swallowing.
- Prepares findings, diagnostic impressions, diagnosis, and recommendations.
- Presents written and verbal information to team members, service recipients, family members, payors, and other stakeholders in an understandable and helpful manner.
- Designs and implements individualized person-centered therapeutic rehabilitation programs to help overcome barriers and enhance independence and quality of life.
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Maine
- A Valid driver’s license
- A Criminal background check that meets Agency standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year experience in speech pathology
- Experience or certified in VitalStim Swallowing Therapy
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
- Medical, Vision, Dental & Flex Spending offered
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan
- Paid Holidays
- 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
- Valuable job training with growth potential
- Discount on personal cell phone plans
- Local community discounts
