Speech and Language Pathologist SLP

Cardinal-Cushing-Centers; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover, MA is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Pathologist to deliver diagnostic and remedial services to students for 24–32 hours per week.

Require Master’s in Speech/Language Pathology, MA SLP license and ASHA CCC, with experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Opportunity for collaborative teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• MInimum Master’s in Speech/Language Pathology
• ASHA CCC certification required
• Massachusetts SLP license required
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes speech and language diagnostic assessments for new students
• Attends all IEP meetings and related transdisciplinary meetings
• Documents speech-language services with goals and progress reports quarterly
• Provides staff training on speech-language strategies and interventions
• Schedules observation and consultation time with staff
• Assists families with outside evaluations as needed
• Conducts annual hearing services for students
• Supervises speech-language assistants and oversees documentation

Skills

Clinical experience

ASHA CCC

IEP participation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology

ASHA Certification CCC

Massachusetts SLP license

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist SLP

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 Per Year

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Description

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

The SLP would provide both diagnostic and remediatory speech and language services to students. This role is 24-32 hours/week.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes speech and language diagnostic assessments for all new students admitted to school after receiving written referrals
• Attends all IEP meetings, reviews and transdisciplinary meetings as necessary
• Documents speech language services in the form of goals and progress reports on a quarterly basis
• Provides staff with suggestions and methodology training and interventions to be implemented in the various domains where students function.
• Schedules with staff observation and consultation time as part of the integrated service delivery model.
• Assists parents/guardians with outside consultation and/or evaluations
• Conducts hearing services on all students once a year
• Attends all school faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
• Keeps all student-related information confidential
• Reviews and directs all individual/group or collaborative/consultative services provided by speech/language assistant
• Completes annual professional development requirements
• Supervises speech/language assistant(s) in direct care and written documentation of services
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers of Massachusetts
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Run therapeutic groups in the residential and classroom setting

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  Related Work Experience

  • Must have clinical experience with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or school placement.

  Formal Education

  • Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology
  • ASHA certified: Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • Massachusetts Speech/Language Pathology license

  Certifications: Receive initial certification and re-certification as appropriate in the following:

  • CPR
  • Safety Care
  • First Aid

  Skills/Abilities/Competencies

  • Knowledge of swallowing/voice/speech and language processing disorders relevant to population

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS (List the physical requirements necessary to perform this job)

  • Physically restrains students according as trained
  • Assists and/or lifts students who have physical disabilities

  WORKING CONDITIONS (Describe the conditions in which the work is performed)

  • Assists with toileting and other self-help skills
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]