Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Speech Therapy Specialist to develop, provide, and evaluate speech therapy based on individual treatment plans at our Bronx, NY school. This speech pathology position earns a competitive wage of $65,000- 90,000 (depending on credentials and experience).

In addition to competitive pay and our great culture, we offer our Speech Therapy Specialists great benefits.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time speech pathology position in human services works the day shift during school hours.

At our school, you're responsible for evaluating communication skills, including receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral motor skills, and hearing. You develop comprehensive service plans according to program policies and regulations, such as school or outpatient programs. As outlined by the treatment plans, you provide therapy geared toward treating communication disorders. You instruct and counsel students, clients, or their families regarding the specific nature of their communication impairments and how to best cope in various speaking situations.

In addition, you attend individual education plan (IEP) meetings, staffing, case conferences, and department meetings. You maintain appropriate records, such as progress notes, reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports, and discharge summaries. As needed, you receive and track insurance authorizations as well as complete departmental program evaluations in accordance with policies and procedures. You also function as a case manager to help with coordinating and obtaining other services as well as supervise our clinical fellowship staff. Your expertise in therapy contributes to our nonprofit in such a big way, and it brings you great fulfillment to know you serve in such an important role!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL SPEECH THERAPY SPECIALIST

• Well spoken - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discrete - can handle confidential information with discretion
• Self-motivated - works well both independently and in a collaborative setting
• Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in the field of speech and language pathology
• Certification of clinical competence from the American-Speech-Hearing Association OR enrollment in a clinical fellowship
• Current speech language pathologist license

At least three years of speech pathology experience working with young children is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our speech pathology team as a Speech Therapy Specialist!

Location: 10473