Early Intervention Speech Pathologist (Contract)

The Arc Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Alliance is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for early intervention services under a contract arrangement. The role involves direct therapy and coaching caregivers to develop functional skills in children with disabilities, with duties including planning, documentation, and collaboration across counties.

Candidate must hold a PA Speech Pathology License, have one year of relevant experience with very young children, and be able to obtain necessary clearances and drive

Qualifications

• Requires PA Speech Pathology license and one year of experience with very young children.
• Must pass FBI, Criminal History & Child Abuse clearances.
• Must have valid driver’s license and willingness to drive across counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide services including direct therapy and caregiver coaching.
• Complete and analyze paperwork and billing.
• Attend meetings with staff, counties, personnel and families.
• Foster effective and supportive relationships with clients and affiliates.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Follow-through

Education

PA Speech Pathology License

Job description

# Early Intervention Speech Pathologist (Contract)## Description**Job Description:**The Licensed SLP will provide support, education, and professional coaching to caregivers of children with disabilities. The speech pathologist is responsible for planning and conducting a development program to coach caregivers in developing basic functional skills through participating in activities to strengthen existing skills and to determine current skill level. This position participates in the planning, implementation, recording and evaluation for the families served through The Arc Alliance Children’s Service Early Intervention Program. It includes responsibilities including but not limited to: direct therapy, coaching, completion and analysis of paperwork and billing, attendance at meetings, communication with staff, counties, county personnel and families, and foster effective and supportive relationships.**This is a contract position. There are open caseloads in Montgomery, Berks, and Bucks Counties.****Job Duties:*** Helps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies promoting the agency vision and mission;* Performs formal and informal evaluation of child’s abilities and development;* Provides coaching within the activities and routines of daily living with the caregiver;* Completes session notes established by the state that depicts progress, ideas to practice and a description of what was done during the session;* Maintains a direct service rate as determined by the agency;* Completes 24 hours of training required by the state (this includes the mandatory trainings as listed in the EI regulations);* Ability to assess equipment needs of the child and assist caregiver in utilizing.**Other:** All other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Qualifications:** Minimum one year of experience with very young children and must have a current Pennsylvania Speech Pathology License. Candidate must possess organization, follow through and communication skills. **Requirements:** Current FBI, Criminal History and Child Abuse clearances will be required to at time of hire. Employee must be willing to update clearances as per regulations. The employee must be legally authorized to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Pennsylvania. They must have a valid Driver’s License and must have current automobile insurance. A 3-year driver record check is required at time of hire and it must be updated annually. Recommended automobile coverage with the following limits, $100,000/$300,000 for liability and $100,000 for property damage. The employee must be able and willing to drive throughout the counties that we provide services. **Physical Requirements:** Frequent communications, verbal and written; Using and understanding testing tools specific to early intervention; Frequent sitting, standing and ability to maneuver equipment; Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess;