Speech Language Pathologist (Future Opportunities-CCC-SLP & CF)

Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401k with match

Job summary

Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, treat, and prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children of varying abilities. Applicants may be new graduates or CFYs; licensure in Nebraska or eligibility is required.

CRCC emphasizes quality care, family involvement, and staff excellence, with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a collaborative team committed to helping children reach their highest potential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensed or license-eligible Speech-Language Pathologist in Nebraska.
• Clinical Fellows (CFYs) encouraged to apply.
• ASHA CCC-SLP eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and help prevent speech, language, cognitive communication, swallowing, and fluency disorders.
• Identify and provide intervention for clients with communication deficits in expressive and receptive language, memory, attention, and problem solving.
• Select alternative communication methods when appropriate (sign language, low/high-tech AAC).
• Explain test results and interventions to staff and families; coordinate with medical teams.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Teamwork

Lifting 50 pounds

Health suitability

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Nebraska licensure eligibility or licensure

CFY eligible encouraged

Job description

Description

CRCC is a local

CRCC is a local non-profit, PSLF eligible organization dedicated to providing comprehensive education, nursing, and therapy wrapped services to children of all abilities to help them reach their highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family Involvement, and Staff Excellence.

CRCC is always interested in connecting with passionate Speech-Language Pathologists, including new graduates and Clinical Fellows (CFYs) who are excited to support children with special needs and developmental disabilities. While we may not have an immediate opening at this time, we accept applications year-round and encourage qualified candidates to apply so we can reach out as opportunities arise.

CRCC Mission, Vision and Values

CRCC's Mission

is to provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services.

CRCC's Vision

is embracing every ability, empowering every family.

CRCC's Values

are Stronger Together, Commitment to Excellence, Lead with Heart, Get Stuff Done, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, Be Positive.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, treating, and helping prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, swallowing, and fluency.
• Identifying and providing therapeutic intervention for clients with communication problems related to deficits in expressive and receptive language, memory, attention, and problem solving.
• When appropriate, selects alternative forms of communication via sign language, low tech devices, and high-tech augmentative communication devices.
• Ensures staff and families understand and follow results of medical tests and interventions related to swallow studies, surgeries, and changes in medications.
• Communicates client needs as part of a team compiled of family, classroom staff and peers.
• Reviews client records in order to determine necessary speech and language services (screen, evaluation, and continued treatment).

Speech Language Pathologist Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to stay calm and poised in challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a clear and comprehensive manner both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and take direction from others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be in good health.

Benefits

When hired into a benefits-eligible role CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time associates.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC paid short- & long-term disability
• CRCC paid life insurance
• PTO and Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
• 401k with match

When hired into a benefits-eligible role CRCC also offers excellent benefits for part-time employees.

• For Casual and Part-time employees'- who work 15-29 hours per week and Part-time 30 plus hours worked per week, who work at least 80 hours of consecutive employment in a calendar year, will accrue one hour per each 30 hours worked with an accrual cap of 56 hours.
• Holiday policy for paid holidays for part-time staff that average 15 to 35 hours a week, will be paid the average daily hours worked up to a maximum of 4 hours.
• CRCC employees' who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health, dental and vision benefits.

CRCC, Children’s Respite Care Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for Speech Language Pathologist (Future Opportunities)

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school.
• Licensed or license-eligible Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Nebraska
• Clinical Fellows (CFYs) are encouraged to apply
• Eligible for or holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) though the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (ASHA).
• Medical and pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Able to meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry and the Nebraska State Patrol.