Speech Therapist, EI

The Arc of Union County; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Union County in Mountainside, NJ is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Early Intervention team. The program delivers developmental therapies to children from birth to age 3 in the child’s natural environment.

You will evaluate, plan, and implement speech therapy services, coordinating with physical/occupational therapists and social workers to support individual progress. Strong collaboration with families and commitment to early intervention values required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current Speech-Language Pathology license for NJ.
• One year documented experience with individuals birth to three with delays or disabilities.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License with ability to be insured by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services to infants and toddlers in the child’s natural environment.
• Develop and discuss treatment plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate therapeutic methods and collaborate with occupational/physical therapists to implement integrated care.

Skills

Speech therapy

Child development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Summary: The Arc's Early Intervention Program, funded by the NJ Department of Health, is open to any child from birth to age 3, who has a developmental delay or disability, or who is at risk for developing a delay or disability. Following a comprehensive evaluation of a child's needs, the Early Intervention Team develops a coordinated approach to the provision of developmental intervention services, which includes physical, occupational and/or speech therapy, behavior intervention, and social work services. All services are provided within the child's natural environment. Speech Therapist duties with the agency involve meeting and discussing treatment plans with patients and initiating therapeutic methods for improving patients' ability to perform basic functions that are necessary for an everyday routine. Speech therapists may also work with occupation and or physical therapists to approach patient care with a combined therapy plan to improve patient results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited University.
• Speech-Language Pathology License, State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee pursuant to N.J.S.A. and N.J.A.C.
• Current Speech Therapy license for state of operation.
• One year documented professional experience with individuals from birth to three years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License with the ability to become and remain covered under the agency's insurance policy.

ADA Expectations

The Arc of Union County will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for The Arc of Union County.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive to and from local and remote locations as needed.
• ability to verbally communicate and converse with employees.
• maintain a stationary position standing 80%, sitting 20%
• move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, 90% up to 100% depending on the job type.
• lift to an average of 35 lbs. To effectively perform the essential functions of this role.
• work as described to include ability to hear and repeat information, take notes, read documents.
• carry necessary field equipment by hand or cart weighing up to 40 lbs. on occasion; and other physical duties as directed by your supervisor.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.