Speech-Language Pathologist — Pediatric Evaluation & Treatment

OLV Human Services; City of Lackawanna (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OLV Human Services seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy to individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and mental illness in accordance with NYS guidelines and ASHA standards. Services are integrated with treatment plans and collaboration across teams.

The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating language interventions, including AAC, parent education, and home programs, with ongoing documentation and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in speech-language pathology or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CCC-SLP certification.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation prior to treatment and develop treatment plans.
• Perform treatments according to professional standards.
• Assess progress and modify goals and plans as needed.
• Create daily visual schedules as needed.
• Train and support staff in language strategies.
• Implement AAC systems for non-verbal or limited verbal youth.
• Provide parent education and home programs when required.
• Communicate with families regularly and maintain confidentiality.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain productivity.
• Submit documentation and manage scheduling.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Strong time management

Interpersonal skills

AAC devices

Child/parent connection

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Job description

OLV Human Services seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy to individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and mental illness in accordance with NYS guidelines and ASHA standards. Services are integrated with treatment plans and collaboration across teams.

The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating language interventions, including AAC, parent education, and home programs, with ongoing documentation and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and agency policies.