Speech Therapist

Gateway-Longview, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Gateway Longview’s Therapeutic Preschool in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Speech Therapist to accurately assess assigned students' speech/language abilities and to formulate and implement appropriate I.E.P. goals and objectives, collaborating with teachers, families, and community partners to support each child’s communication development and educational success.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision

Qualifications

• New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech/Hearing Impaired (Bachelor’s) or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Master’s) preferred.
• Certification or licensure is preferred but not required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct clinical contacts with assigned students, individually and in groups.
• Assure timely completion of speech/language evaluations and referrals for admission to the program.
• Complete initial and update assessments, screenings, summaries, progress reports, contact notes, and other documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate essential information with education staff and involved committees on Special Education or related professionals.
• Ensure speech/language development is incorporated into the education program and contribute to policy and practice revisions.
• Provide speech services at Therapeutic Preschool/Day School sites and in community sessions.
• Represent program through committee work and presentations within the agency and community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Independent & team player

CPI training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Description

Job Title: Speech Therapist

Department: Therapeutic Preschool

Position Summary: Accurately assess assigned students' speech/language abilities, and formulate and implement appropriate I.E.P. goals and objectives

Department

Gateway Longview’s Community Based Services supports children, youth, and families throughout the community. The objective of the program is to strengthen the family unit or the child’s system of care, continually working toward the overall goal of permanency and stability for all children.A full team of Foster Care staff also works to certify and support foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout the region.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees!
We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers.

Compensation

$51,500 - $62,250

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time

Monday - Friday; 8a - 4p

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain direct clinical contacts with assigned students, both individually and in groups, as indicated.
• Assure as a member of the Pre-School/School Aged evaluation team, comprehensive and timely completion of speech/language evaluations as well as prompt and thorough consideration of all assigned referrals for admission to the program.
• Complete initial and update assessments, screenings, summary and progress reports, contact notes, and other necessary professional documentation in an accurate, comprehensive, timely manner
• Assure timely communication of all essential information, including therapy recommendations/outcomes regarding assigned students, with appropriate education and clinical staff within education program, and with involved Committees on (Preschool or school-age) Special Education or other community professionals/agencies.
• Ensure that speech/language development is fully incorporated into the education program by educating and advising staff regarding the goals and methods of Speech/Language Therapy. Contribute to the on-going design, implementation, evaluation, and revision of program policies and practices.
• Provide speech to children at any of the Therapeutic Preschool/Day School sites and/or related service sessions in the community.
• Represent program through assigned committee work and presentations both within the agency and in the community
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
• Ability to physically restrain youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• training
• Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts

Qualifications

• New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech/Hearing Impaired (Bachelor’s) or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Master’s) preferred

An EEO/AA Agency

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.