Center For Health Care Services San Antonio , TX 78245
Posted 2 weeks ago
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Speech and Language Pathologist, CCC will provide direct speech therapy services for babies and toddlers birth to ages 36 months; perform discipline specific therapeutic evaluations for determination of need for direct therapy; conduct ECI developmental assessments using a required standardized assessment tool dictated by ECI-HHSC in a team setting and complete the associated documentation for the consumer and program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
Conducts and interprets assessments and/or evaluations in area of profession.
Facilitates entry into services for eligible children from birth up through 36 months of age, and their families.
Participates in the development of Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP) in a Routines Based Family Centered process.
Ensures clinical documentation is submitted in accordance with Center standards and meets all designated requirements.
Ensures resources and supports are available and provided to children and families during their daily routines in the natural environment.
Links and refers families/caregivers to appropriate services (internal and/or external) as indicated.
Provides Case-management/targeted case management (TCM) to families of eligible children and those involved with the children in their natural environments, as necessary to reach IFSP outcomes, procedures, and measurable criteria.
Participates as a member of the ECI Interdisciplinary Team.
Abides by license, registration, or certification requirements and by the established rules of supervision and conduct for profession.
Provides consultation and support to families and other team members in providing services to children.
Meets all ECI-HHSC required indicators: Timely Services (28 days);45-day Timeline; Transition Elements (Planning, Notification, Conference); Median Delivered Hours per Child per month; Delivery of Billable Hours per Month (80+>); Timely Documentation within the agency requirement of 23 hours from date of service.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Master's Degree with a specialization in Speech-Language Pathology
One to three (1-3) years of experience in the practice of Speech Therapy and at least six (6) months' working with pediatrics population of early childhood.
Licenses or Certifications
State of Texas Speech-Language Pathology License
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Other Requirements
Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
Obtain and renew standard First Aid, CPR, Clinical Records, and Universal Precautions Trainings as required by the Center and ECI-HHSC State Program
Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete pediatric CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SUPERVISION
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Child growth/development, Developmental Delays, and Basic principles of Early Intervention Services to include ECI-HHSC Standards and ECI-HHSC required training.
Computer software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and system databases.
Skilled in:
Organization and time management
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Ability to:
Communicate and work effectively with team members, family members, and community resources agencies using appropriate intervention skills as situations warrant
Display a willingness, flexibility and commitment in order to ensure service provision in a natural environment, and to accommodate after hour appointments to consumers as needed & other duties assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete pediatric CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, climbing stairs to reach a consumer's residence (up and down); standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.
The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a baby or toddler from the family home floor to the couch; stroller or highchair and/or from the floor at the daycare to an infant or toddler seat or crib in the classroom
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm 5802 Presa
Code : 4197-1
Salary: $70,113.30-$105,177.90
Center For Health Care Services