Speech Language Pathologist - CF (Clinical Fellow)

Job Summary

At Joya Child & Family Development you will be working alongside inspiring, passionate, and supportive team members.  . The ideal candidate will display and promote the shared values of Compassion, Hope, Inclusion, Learning and Dedication with fellow employees, community partners, children, and families.  .      

The Speech Language Pathologist - CF (SLP) Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children. At Joya, SLPs work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide early support services across all areas of development.   This position teaches skills and techniques, coaches families including siblings, parents, and other caregivers, carries out and maintains plans of care, collaborates with the IFSP team for ESIT services and coordinates a smooth transition into 3-5 services and for the duration of the child’s services at Joya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Use a play-based approach to provide engaging, individualized speech therapy for children, age birth to five. in various settings (e.g., home, daycare, clinic, community

·         Engage families and caregivers as full participants in the child’s therapy program.

·         Use currently accepted, best practice treatment methods and clinical guidelines appropriate for infants and toddlers.

·         Utilize standardized assessment tools to evaluate children with developmental concerns and make appropriate recommendations.

·         Complete accurate electronic documentation.

·         Construct or adapt equipment as needed to facilitate independent play and self-help skills.

·         Maintain a clean and safe environment for children.

Supervisory Responsibility:

·         None

Required Skills & Abilities:

·         Cultivate positive, supportive, and responsive interactions while encouraging independence.

·         Exhibits compassion and administer care while incorporating the individual and cultural differences of families.

·         Ability to communicate effectively and make independent decisions.

·         Ability to work and collaborate in an team environment effectively.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

·         Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements/regulations.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Experience ordering, completing justifications for, and using  AAC Devices with young children.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education, Certifications and Experience Requirements:

·         Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Therapy, Communication Disorders, or similar.

·         Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist license and the ability to maintain the license.

·         Working towards obtaining a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

·         Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

·         Ability to navigate client sites (unpaved walkways, stairs, narrow hallways, etc.) regularly.

·         Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.

·         Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance.

·         Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee.  . Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Description Acknowledgement:

I have received a copy of the job description for my position.  . I have reviewed the contents of the description, and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities.  . I can perform the essential functions as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation.  . I understand that my job may change temporarily or regularly according to the organization's needs.

I further understand that acknowledging the job description in no way alters my employment-at-will status.

If I have any questions about job duties specified, or not specified, in this description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Policy:

At Joya Child & Family Development our community is based on inclusion, encouragement, and lasting connections.  . We envision a future where all children thrive with the support of their families, our team and community partners.  .

To realize our vision, Joya is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility for the children, families, employees, and community we serve. Within our organization and beyond, we are actively working to dismantle systems and inequitable structures that prevent children and their families receiving the care they need and deserve—especially those who experience systemic racism and gaps in care due to the ongoing legacy of racism, discrimination, and other forms of oppression. We will uplift community as a just and accountable employer, partner, and provider.

Joya is a place where all are cared for.

Salary : $62,160 - $77,700