Speech Language Pathologist

Marklund; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with profound disabilities. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll play a vital role in enhancing communication and quality of life for residents at the Marklund Day School. This full-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and medically complex individuals preferred.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and treatment for individuals at the Bloomingdale location.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Provide education and support to staff and families.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

AAC systems

Communication strategies

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Job description

Marklund in Bloomingdale is hiring a full-time SpeechLanguage Pathologist!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and beappreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centeredindividual for the position of Speech LanguagePathologistat the Marklund Day School in Bloomingdale withweekly travel to Geneva. The schedule is 32 hours per week (full-time)with flexible days and hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The salary for thisposition is $68,000/year.Candidates mustbe able to perform theessential functions of the job and to meet its functional andenvironmental requirements.

We value our employees and always strive to maintain a stimulatingwork environment. Join us today, so YOU can make the ‘MarklundDifference’ like Jessica has!

Here is Jessica’s Story!

"When I first started at Marklund,I had no clue what toexpect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As Istarted working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, Igot a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring forall the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name beingshouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazingfeeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard worksometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smileson the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklundis way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With three residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center inBloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it iscurrently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day Schooloffers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and youngadults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autismspectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at eachsite is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklundand those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributesto our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes toMarklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life forevery individual with intellectual and development disabilities, andis integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. Aspart of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you willlearn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only changeyour career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities include:

• Speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment for individualsat our Bloomingdale location.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate communicationabilities including receptive and expressive language skills,articulation, fluency, swallowing, pragmatic language, andaugmentative and alternative communication needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to developindividualized treatment plans based on assessment findings andindividual goals.
• Utilize AAC systems and other assistive technology as appropriateto support communication development and enhance communication access.
• Provide education and support to staff, families, and caregiverson communication strategies, AAC devices, and techniques tofacilitate language development and promote carryover of skills intodaily routines.
• Monitor progress regularly through ongoing assessment and datacollection, documenting treatment interventions, progress notes, and reports.
• Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Experience and Skills

• Experience with autism and medically complex individuals preferred
• Experience in a school setting preferred

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We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years,wewant to be a positive influence in your career path.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company PaidLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics