Senior Speech and Language Specialist

Yoh,-A-Day-; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Specialist to join our client in New Brunswick, NJ. You will assess students, design interventions, and collaborate with educators and families to support communication, feeding, and social goals.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and NJ SLP credentials, with on-site work in a busy educational setting. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Current NJ SLP certification or eligibility.
• NJ DOE SLP Standard Certificate is required or eligible.
• Valid NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support students' speech, language, feeding, and social needs.
• Develop and implement tailored interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and Child Study Teams in IEP processes.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet educational goals.
• Train staff and families to ensure consistency across settings.
• Support behavioral programs and crisis management when needed.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NJ Speech-Language Specialist certification or eligibility

NJ Department of Education SLP Standard Certificate

NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology

Job description

Senior Speech and Language Specialist (BH-400979)

Location New Brunswick, United States Sector Social Care Salary $85,000.00 per annum

Yoh Heathcare has a direct hire opportunity for a Senior Speech and Language Specialist to joint our client in New Brunswick, NJ

Overview

As a Senior Speech and Language Specialist, you'll play a vital role in assessing and supporting students with diverse communication, feeding, and social needs. Working directly with children, adolescents, and young adults, you'll develop and implement tailored interventions that promote independence and social engagement. This position offers an enriching environment where your expertise can inspire growth and transform lives, all within a supportive academic community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students' speech, language, feeding, and social skills.
• Analyze diagnostic tests, observations, and input from families and educators to inform personalized treatment plans.
• Develop, implement, and adjust therapeutic interventions, providing both direct and indirect therapy in individual and small group settings.
• Monitor student progress meticulously, ensuring interventions are effective and aligned with their educational goals.
• Participate proactively in IEP meetings and parent conferences, fostering strong collaboration among families, teachers, and Child Study Teams.
• Train and consult with staff and families to ensure consistency and integration of goals across settings.
• Support behavioral programs and engage in physically active activities, including crisis management when necessary.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, especially with students with autism.
• Current New Jersey Speech-Language Specialist certification or eligibility.
• NJ Department of Education Speech Language Specialist Standard Certificate.
• Valid NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology.
• Comfort working fully on-site in a busy, active educational environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Strong school-based clinical background.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or Clinical Fellow (CF).

What's In it for you?

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Estimated Min Rate: $71000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $109000.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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