What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Speech and Language Pathologist position at State of North Carolina?
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is looking to hire two employees, through Temporary Solutions, to work as Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP).
The Speech and Language Pathologist serves as a member of assigned homes’ interdisciplinary teams with primary responsibilities of facilitating communication and maximizing swallowing safety for the individuals residing in those homes. Through direct and indirect services, the SLP provides evaluation, direct treatment, program planning, in-service training and consultation with staff to ensure integration of services and maintains records and documentation. Overall, the SLP plays an integral role in the Person-Centered Planning process and, through prescribed supports and strategies, serves to maximize individuals’ independence in daily routines and activities. This position fulfills the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) standards requiring that services described above are provided by qualified personnel.
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Salary Grade MH17; $29.10 - $48.01
20 Hours per week
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.
Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.
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Click here https://vimeo.com/257210529 to see what our facility is all
about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more
information about the wonderful area we call Home.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.
Management Preferences:
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Work experiences with individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (IDD), to include any or all of the following: autism, basic knowledge of aided (low - high tech) and unaided communication systems, and dysphagia.
- Has knowledge in communication / speech-language and its disorders, including dysphagia.
- Has ability to administer and interpret asessements to determine the range, nature and / or degree of an individual's communication skills.
- Has ability to formulate and implement appropriate communication / speech-language goals and intervention procedures.
- Has knowledge in the range of augmentative communication and assistive technology systems (picture based systems, basic manual signs, speech generating devices, etc.).
- Has strong interpersonal skills that support being a positive and active member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 608-6017.
ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Salary : $29 - $48
