POST Rochester Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based)
About The Position
Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based) for full time employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester. Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Requirements
- Current New York State License and Certification in Speech Pathology
- Valid Driver’s License
- Early Childhood Experience – 1-year minimum
Responsibilities
- Responsible for children’s health and safety at all times, and is aware of and implements behavioral, universal precautions, and emergency procedures as per Agency Policy and Procedure Manual
- Maintains confidentiality of client information.
- Provides a developmentally appropriate, child focused, and safe active learning environment during therapy.
- Collaborates with team members and follows classroom management strategies and individual behavioral supports for specific children as per agency philosophies.
- Assists with the care and maintenance of equipment onsite, including daily cleaning of toys/materials.
- Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to early childhood development, education and related areas, as well as all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
- Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, parents/ legal guardians, and work related contacts.
- Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to School Administrator.
- Effectively accesses and utilizes Liberty POST website and SharePoint to gain needed information, enter electronic treatment notes, access forms, parent education information, continuing education information, and Employee Handbook.
- Checks and responds to e-mail regularly.
- Reviews and signs attestation of each child’s IEP and implements therapy in alignment with the specifications regarding location duration and frequency as per the child's IEP.
- Plans and implements specific strategies/instruction and activities which reflect the goals/objectives of the child’s IEP.
- Maintains progress records including anecdotal notes, data collections, and checklists for children on caseload
- Assesses children both formally and informally leading up to Quarterly and Annual Review reports
- Provides periodic timely and formalized communication to parents in the form or written reports, phone calls, emails and meetings.
- Follows mandatory guidelines according to the Regional Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook.
- Makes responsible decisions about use of social media. See POST media policy on Share Point.
- Maintains professional boundaries within the work setting.
- Receives and implements constructive feedback from leadership staff.
- Promotes diversity and demonstrates respect and appreciation for co-workers and clients and their families.
- Takes responsibility for quality of own work.
- Communicates problematic clinical issues with respective team leader.
- Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers as well as provides weekly education and training as appropriate.
- Uses reflection and sets professional goals.
- Represents Liberty POST in a professional manner.
- Performs related duties as may be required.
Benefits
- Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
- Scheduling follows school calendar
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
- Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
- Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
- 401K match
- Free Continuing Education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
