Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist - Full Time

Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full Time

Schedule Monday-Friday

Are you looking to make a difference in a childs life? Are you looking for a position that will impact a child and their family? Your skills could be just what we are looking for.

People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.

SUMMARY: The role of the Speech/Language Pathologist is to work in partnership and enable an eligible child and the childs family/caregivers to receive the rights, procedural safeguards, and services that are authorized to be provided under the States Early Intervention system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine Early Intervention services in collaboration with families using the Individualized Family Service Plan.

• Perform home visits, screening, assessment and educational group activities in the natural environments while adhering to all Massachusetts Department of Public Health Early Intervention Operational Standards.

• Attend parent meetings, community case conferences, transitional activities or relevant activities that may include providing insight, information, referrals or advocacy for child and family.

• Maintain and update all clinical records in Early Intervention Client System.

• Provide co-treatment capacity consultation to other members of the team in matters requiring discipline expertise.

• Prepare for certification as an Early Intervention Specialist within three years of employment.

• Maintain expertise in the Early Childhood Education field through attendance at meetings, in-service training, continuing education or other appropriate educational programs.

• Provide supervision to students and speech and language pathologist assistants as needed.

• Maintain assigned productivity level on a monthly basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or division director.

• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.

• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge obtained through attainment of a Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited institution as determined by the Operational Standards.

• Licensure by the MA Board of Registration in Speech Language Pathology required.

• Ability to maintain, on file, a current copy of all required professional licenses, CPR, first aide and health records.

• Experience with feeding, autism and social communication disorders preferred.

• Knowledge and skill obtained through at least two years of experience in human services.

• Skill in communicating and working both independently and within a team.

• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid drivers license

WHAT CAN PEOPLE INCORPORATED OFFER YOU?

• Flexible Schedule

• Paid Holidays

• No Weekends

• Competitive Benefits

• 403B

• Generous Time Off

• Work and Family Life Balance

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

For employees working in benefit eligible positions only

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off

• 11 paid holidays annually

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 403(b) savings plan

• Wellness Activities and initiatives

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account

• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Short-term Disability Insurance

• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fitness Center on Site

• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance

• Free Financial Planning/Analysis

• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agencys success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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