EI Speech Language Pathologist

UCP of Western Massachusetts; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Vacation and personal days

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

UCP of Western Massachusetts is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct treatment to children ages 0-3 with speech and language delays in North Adams, MA. The role emphasizes a family-centered approach and adherence to state Early Intervention standards.

The SLP will assess, plan, and implement language programs, design alternative communication systems, and support in language-focused playgroups and Family Service Plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Current licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• Familiarity with deaf/hard of hearing, cleft lip and palate, oral motor dysfunction, communication disorders.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and private vehicle.
• Immunization for measles, mumps and rubella.
• CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to children ages 0-3 with significant speech and language delays.
• Assess and plan speech and language programs.
• Design and apply alternative communication systems as needed.
• Articulation therapy.
• Assist in development of Family Service Plans and language playgroups.

Job description

Pediatric SLP - full time, 37.5 hours North Adams, MA 01247

Are you passionate about helping children with speech and language delays?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families?

If so, then the Speech-Language Pathologist position at UCP is the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will provide direct treatment to children ages 0-3 with significant speech and language delays through developmental evaluation, individual treatment, and in groups using a family-centered approach and in compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Public Health Early Intervention Operational Standards, including:

• Assessing and planning speech and language programs for children in the following areas cognitive-language (comprehensive), expressive language (speech), oral peripheral: structural and motor, auditory perception including processing and memory
• Designing and applying alternative communication systems as needed (i.e., communication boards, sign language, etc.)
• Articulation Therapy
• Assisting in the development of individualized Family Service Plans.
• Assisting Developmental Specialist in planning and implementation of language focused playgroups.

SLP Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited university
• Current licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals.
• Familiarity with specialized treatment, i.e. deaf/hard of hearing, cleft lip and palate, oral motor dysfunction, communication disorders
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, availability of a private vehicle.
• Evidence of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella
• Acceptable CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check.

SLP Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
• Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
• Three personal days per year
• Earn up to seven sick days per year
• 403(b) retirement program with company match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• May quality you for student loan forgiveness
• Employee referral program and more!