What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Speech & Language Pathologist position at Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin?
Are you an experienced Speech & Language Pathologist who is looking to make a difference in helping the lives of local children with developmental disabilities? Come work for LSS in the Birth to Three program in Waukesha County!
Duties Include completing eligibility evaluations on children with developmental concerns and providing early intervention services to families with children who qualify for the program. As well as providing early intervention services designed to enhance child development , focusing on strategies that promote parent-child interaction and function.
This position is mainly in the community and remote. Two times a month the SLP will need to attend meetings in person.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, 40 hour a week role.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
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Completes eligibility evaluations and assessments as assigned.
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Works as a team member, demonstrating expertise as a Speech & Language Pathologist, to assist families in fostering the development and learning of their child.
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Focuses on family driven priorities as the foundation for development of outcomes and the implementation of services.
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Provides ideas, strategies, and techniques to families and team members to enhance the child’s development within the context of their everyday lives. All ideas, strategies, and techniques focus on improving developmental skills that improve the child’s ability to function within daily routines.
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Provides services in such a way that takes into account that a child’s greatest resource is the family.
PERKS:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Ability to Contribute to 403B
- LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Awards and Recognition
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders, Speech Pathology or related degree is required.
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Two years previous experience working as a pediatric speech and language pathologist, to include relevant experience working with families and children with disabilities in natural environments.
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Ability to complete continuing education as required by this program, professional organizations and /or regulatory agencies.
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing Birth to Three Programs.
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Knowledge of the philosophy and delivery of early intervention services.
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Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices used in speech and language pathology for children and their families.
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Working knowledge of techniques that promote positive behavior and success in young children.
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Working knowledge of techniques and strategies effective for adult learning (parents and care providers).
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The ability to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders, to include the ability to work with diverse populations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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The incumbent of this position must have a valid Driver’s License and car – Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
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Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology from the State of Wisconsin (or applicable state) is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training.
TRAVEL:
Daily travel is required for this position. Some overnight travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.