Speech and Language Pathologist

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc. is looking for a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children with special needs. This role includes working within a transdisciplinary team and requires a passion for child development and communication.

The successful candidate will have a Kentucky license and experience with developmental disabilities. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to ensure effective therapy tailored to each child's needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Kentucky as Speech Language Pathologist.
• Minimum one year experience with children with developmental disabilities.
• Current knowledge in speech/language interventions and adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech/language therapy services to children with special needs.
• Develops therapy goals with families for each child.
• Consults with staff regarding therapeutic needs.

Skills

Neurological development

Speech/Language/Oral motor development

Adaptive equipment/ACC/AT

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for providing transdisciplinary model speech/language therapy services to children with special needs at Bright Hope Learning Center as a licensed speech/language pathologist and function within the trans-disciplinary (TD) philosophy and team of Bright Hope Learning Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Performs assessments, therapy interventions in individual and group activities for children with special needs per BHLC policies, timelines, and Bible-based curriculum.
• Develops appropriate therapeutic goals in conjunction with families for each child assigned.
• Establishes and provides speech, language, oral motor and communication intervention consistent with transdisciplinary functions and approach, supported by assistive technology.
• Participates in assistive technology team functions related to augmentative communication programs or related equipment and devices, preparing documentation to insurance for approval of speech‑generating devices.
• Consults with staff and parents regarding equipment, behavior and other therapeutic needs of the children.
• Models for classroom staff, therapeutic, behavioral and speech/language/feeding interventions, AAC devices, therapeutic small group activities and proper use of equipment in a TD manner.
• Provides in‑service training to staff, volunteers and parents when requested or as needed.
• Collaborates with other TD team members regarding the total therapeutic needs of the children.
• Designs and directs classroom speech, language, oral motor, communication systems aligned with the curriculum.
• Consults, as needed, with outside therapists, professionals or agencies providing assistance to a particular student to ensure coordination of programs.
• Participates in assistive technology (AT) and TD team functions and documentation as assigned.
• Consults with staff regarding speech–language/communication interventions, oral motor programs, behaviorally related interventions related to sensory processing disorders or autism.
• Coordinates with the transdisciplinary team regarding the total communication needs of the children.
• Consults as needed with community therapists who provide outside therapy service to children to ensure continuation of program.
• Serves as point therapist for a classroom to manage team staffing, documentation and other special class‑specific activities as assigned.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Licensed in the State of Kentucky as Speech Language Pathologist or in the process of obtaining a license and CCC with the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Minimum one‑year experience working with children with developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Maintains professional license and required continuing education units.
• Possesses current knowledge and skills in:
  • Neurological development.
  • Speech/Language/Oral motor development.
  • Adaptive equipment/ACC/AT.
  • Speech/language procedures and interventions.
  • Interpersonal relationships.
  • Supervision of assigned employees, students or volunteers.
  • Excellent analytical skills, communication and teaching skills.
  • Manages confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment (if applicable).
  • Incorporates a welcoming and teaching attitude towards guests, student interns and others who come to learn from the BHLC team.
  • Personal relationship with Christ manifested consistently for the duration of her/his life as a Christian.
  • Works independently and cooperatively as a team member with all BHLC staff.
  • Demonstrates emotional stability, maturity, and a desire to grow spiritually such that spiritual principles will be reflected in day‑to‑day interactions and genuine concern for a job done correctly and with regard to others.
  • Supports and participates in the trans‑disciplinary team approach to Special Education.
  • Holds a current CPR certificate or is willing to obtain one; has or is willing to obtain a TB test.

Preferred

• Experience with children birth through six years of age.
• Experience with sign language.
• Excellent skills in communication, learning new tasks, teamwork, organization, initiative and self‑directed completion of job.