Speech Language Pathologist

Suburban Adult Services, Inc.; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S. Abraham & Sons Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. You will lead therapy plans, document services, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in Western New York.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and NY licensure; CFY candidates may apply. ASHA certification is preferred. Travel within Western New York is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and NY state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Foster a team culture of Belonging by promoting inclusiveness and ensuring everyone feels heard and respected in every project.
• Uphold Integrity by maintaining transparency in decision-making, delivering on commitments, and holding yourself and others accountable.
• Pursue personal and professional development and take ownership of learning journeys.
• Assess individuals to determine verbal/non-verbal skills and language abilities; perform dysphagia screenings.
• Develop individual dining plans based on screenings and assessments.
• Create Treatment Plans with goals and modalities for clinic service requests.
• Initiate therapy programs using approved speech-language pathology methodologies.
• Attend team meetings to discuss concerns or modify therapy plans.
• Document all services per policy and oversight requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of developments via conferences and trainings.
• Provide in-service training and consult parents and staff on communication disorders.
• Facilitate acquisition of augmentative communication systems where needed.
• Follow OPWDD policies and Clinic procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written reports

Verbal reporting

Public presentation

Customer service

Data collection & reporting

Adaptability

Discipline & professionalism

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

EMR systems (Precision Care)

NYS Choices

Millin

HealtheNet

Healthelink

Job description

Essential Functions

• 1. Foster a team culture of Belonging by promoting inclusiveness and ensuring everyone feels heard and respected in every project.
• 2. Uphold Integrity by maintaining transparency in decision-making, delivering on commitments, and holding yourself and others accountable.
• 3. As part of our commitment to Growth, we encourage employees to actively pursue opportunities for personal and professional development. Employees are expected to take ownership of their learning journey, embrace new challenges, and continuously improve their skills and performance.
• 4. Assesses each individual to determine their verbal and/or non-verbal skills; cognitive and perceptual language skills; and speech, voice, and language abilities. Dysphagia screening and assessments may also be completed initially and as needed thereafter. 20%
• 5. Develops individual dining plans as needed based on dysphagia screenings and assessments. 10%
• 6. Develops a Treatment Plan with specific goals and objectives that include the nature, frequency, duration, and modalities of the recommended therapeutic interventions related to the Clinic Service Request and Assessment. 20%
• 7. Initiates a therapeutic program using approved speech/language pathology methodologies designed to develop, improve, or prevent decline of function. Areas addressed may include receptive and expressive language skills, articulation and phonology, motor speech, fluency, voice resonance, use of Augmentative Communication devices, and swallowing therapy. 10%
• 8. Initiates or attends team meetings for individuals on their case load so as to discuss areas of concern, or to develop, modify, or discontinue therapy. 5%
• 9. Documents all services provided following procedures determined by sasi administration and/or other certifying or oversight organizations. 10%
• 10. Maintains a working knowledge of developments in the field of speech/language pathology by attending conferences and in-service programs, and by maintaining appropriate membership in professional organizations. 5%
• 11. Provides in-service training programs or other demonstrations to staff of the clinic, day habilitation and residential programs, as needed to assist, in a professional and timely manner. Works collaboratively with the agency workforce trainers to ensure that all staff are trained properly. Acts as a consultant to parents and staff regarding communication disorders. 5%
• 12. Develops or facilitates the purchase of augmentative communication systems, as necessary, for nonverbal individuals; trains participants and staff in use of these systems (signing, picture boards, electronic communication devices, etc.). 10%
• 13. Follow policies and procedures of OPWDD, Article 16 Clinic, and the Agency. 5%

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathologist program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation PLUS current licensure (with the exception of CFY) within NY State. Limited license may be required for CFY candidates (directly billing Medicare).

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA certification preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 2. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• 3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 4. Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents/instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• 5. Ability to effectively present information informally in one-on-one or small group situations, as well as formal presentations to large groups.
• 6. Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints from people we support, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• 7. Ability to collect and report on data.
• 8. Must possess the ability to use the following programs:
  Microsoft Word and Excel for development of reports, memos, letters, etc.
  Microsoft Outlook feature to send email.
  Agency’s Electronic Medical Records System (e.g., Precision Care), NYS Choices, Millin, HealtheNet, Healthelink and other programs associated with functions of the clinic as assigned.
• 9. Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• 10. Reasoning ability to interpret agency policies.
• 11. Ability to resolve situations with unemotional discourse and firm decision-making

Travel Required

Yes . Travel within Western New York required.

Education

Required

Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience

Required

1 year professional experience treating individuals who have ID/DD.

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