What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language and Communication Coach position at UCP Central PA?
Key Responsibilities
As a Speech Pathologist at UCP Central PA, you will be responsible for:
1. Assisting in developing outcomes, strategies, and data collection methods based on the child's Evaluation Report (ER) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
2. Assessing the needs, interest, and abilities of the family and child to determine appropriate ways to assist the family in meeting their functional goals as it relates to speech and language therapy.
3. Assessing on an ongoing basis the functional skills of the child in the areas of receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor development, feeding and swallowing, and augmentative communication needs.
4. Providing families with individual session notes that include the outcome, strategies used, recommendations, and plans for the next session.
5. Providing updates and information for quarterly reviews and annual evaluations in accordance with county guidelines to allow for adequate planning when determining the child's continued eligibility.
6. Providing support and feedback to families/caregivers with suggestions and strategies to assist their child in achieving their IFSP goal.
7. Acting as a liaison with medical staff when appropriate.
8. Developing and implementing new policies and/or procedures within the functional area to support the continuous improvement of operational effectiveness and efficiency.
9. Assisting in the coordination of communication therapy services in compliance with governmental policies and standards. Maintain current mandated paperwork to include: State license, Child abuse clearance, State Police clearance, FBI clearance, 24 hours of training for Early Intervention, and any pertinent certifications related to license/expertise.
10. Completing all Agency and county paperwork required for new referrals and ongoing services within outlined timelines.
11. Maintaining participants' work files following HIPAA regulations.
Required Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree within a related discipline expected and 2 to 5 years of learning experience or a Master's degree within a related discipline and 0 to 2 years of learning experience. Completion of ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC), Eligible for PA Promise Enrollment, Not on CMS Exclusion List, A valid driver's license and 6 months of previous driving experience, Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection, Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English.
As a Speech Pathologist at UCP Central PA, you will be responsible for:
1. Assisting in developing outcomes, strategies, and data collection methods based on the child's Evaluation Report (ER) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
2. Assessing the needs, interest, and abilities of the family and child to determine appropriate ways to assist the family in meeting their functional goals as it relates to speech and language therapy.
3. Assessing on an ongoing basis the functional skills of the child in the areas of receptive and expressive language skills, oral motor development, feeding and swallowing, and augmentative communication needs.
4. Providing families with individual session notes that include the outcome, strategies used, recommendations, and plans for the next session.
5. Providing updates and information for quarterly reviews and annual evaluations in accordance with county guidelines to allow for adequate planning when determining the child's continued eligibility.
6. Providing support and feedback to families/caregivers with suggestions and strategies to assist their child in achieving their IFSP goal.
7. Acting as a liaison with medical staff when appropriate.
8. Developing and implementing new policies and/or procedures within the functional area to support the continuous improvement of operational effectiveness and efficiency.
9. Assisting in the coordination of communication therapy services in compliance with governmental policies and standards. Maintain current mandated paperwork to include: State license, Child abuse clearance, State Police clearance, FBI clearance, 24 hours of training for Early Intervention, and any pertinent certifications related to license/expertise.
10. Completing all Agency and county paperwork required for new referrals and ongoing services within outlined timelines.
11. Maintaining participants' work files following HIPAA regulations.
Required Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree within a related discipline expected and 2 to 5 years of learning experience or a Master's degree within a related discipline and 0 to 2 years of learning experience. Completion of ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC), Eligible for PA Promise Enrollment, Not on CMS Exclusion List, A valid driver's license and 6 months of previous driving experience, Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection, Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English.
