Speech And Language Pathologist

This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) serves as a member of assigned homes' interdisciplinary teams with primary responsibilities of facilitating communication and maximizing swallowing safety for the individuals residing in those homes.  Through direct and indirect services, the SLP provides evaluation, direct treatment, program planning, in-service training and consultation with staff to ensure integration of services and maintains records and documentation.

 Overall, the SLP plays an integral role in the Person-Centered Planning process and, through prescribed supports and strategies, serves to maximize individuals' independence in daily routines and activities.  This position fulfills the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) standards requiring that services described above are provided by qualified personnel.

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.*

Trainees will be considered if there are no fully qualified applicants.

Trainee Appointment

• Master's degree in speech and language pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the N.C. licensing statute (G.S.90-292) to be eligible for granting of a temporary license issued by the N.C. Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist.
  
   The temporary license must be obtained before the first day of employment.  Upon receipt of permanent license (9 - 12 months) employee may move into full class.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

This is a re-post of position 60048657. All applicants must re-apply in order to be considered for the position.

Salary Grade MH17; Recruitment Range $62,040.00 - $102,366.00

Position 60048657 -  1st shift (8:00 am

• 5:00 pm), Monday

• Friday  with some variation, which may include night time and / or weekend hours

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.

  Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Make a living.  Make a difference.  Make this home.

Click here https://vimeo.com/257210529  to see what our facility is all

about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more 

information about the wonderful area we call Home.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

Basic knowledge of the application of professional speech and language pathology theory, techniques, principles, and/or procedures.

Management Preferences:

• Work experiences with individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (IDD), to include any or all of the following: autism, basic knowledge of aided (low - high tech) and unaided communication systems, and dysphagia.

• Has knowledge in communication / speech-language and its disorders, including dysphagia.

•  Has ability to administer and interpret asessements to determine the range, nature and / or degree of an individual's communication skills.

•  Has ability to formulate and implement appropriate communication / speech-language goals and intervention procedures.

•  Has knowledge in the range of augmentative communication and assistive technology systems (picture based systems, basic manual signs, speech generating devices, etc.).

•  Has strong interpersonal skills that support being a positive and active member of an interdisciplinary team.

•  Has excellent oral and written communication skills.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Trainee Appointment

• Master's degree in speech and language pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the N.C. licensing statute (G.S.90-292) to be eligible for granting of a temporary license issued by the N.C. Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist.
  
   The temporary license must be obtained before the first day of employment.  Upon receipt of permanent license (9 - 12 months) employee may move into full class.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification."

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the

status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-6017.