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Brookville Center for Children's Services

Speech-Language Pathologist (New Hyde Park)

Brookville Center for Children's Services, Kensington Village Mobile Home Park, New York, United States

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Brookville Center for Children's Services . Perform speech-language evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies. Responsibilities

Assess students’ needs through a variety of formal and informal measures. Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students’ IEP/IFSPs. Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of speech, language and pragmatic skills. Provide speech-language services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students’ IEP/IFSPs. Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students’ behavioral support plans. Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. Inform team members of students’ progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments. Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals. Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings). Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with families. Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students’ progress and intervention strategies. Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed. Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner. Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner. Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately. Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change. Demonstrate effective time management. Supervise interns as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern’s progress. Maintain required certification and/or licensure through continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position. Participate in speech-language screenings as requested. Determine the need and arrange AAC evaluations for students, as deemed appropriate. Therapy Environment Management

Responsible for health and safety of students. Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment. Professional Behavior

Perform other duties, as assigned. Conduct self at all times in an appropriate manner. Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures. Professional Development

Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program. Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner. Policies and Compliance

Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethical Conduct, departmental in-service education program requirements, quality improvement activities, and regulatory requirements. Follow safety, infection control, and emergency/disaster preparedness protocols. Maintain annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations. Active supervision of students. Additional Duties

Perform other related duties as required. Demonstrate understanding of the special needs of all students and modify strategies accordingly. Display initiative and interest in departmental advancement/needs. Respond quickly to students and/or parent/guardian requests, refer to appropriate care team member as necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken. Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to handle numerous responsibilities. Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality. Maintain child and family confidentiality. Be consistently courteous and considerate in interactions with students, families, visitors, vendors, and other employees. Exhibit a supportive, service-oriented attitude. Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required. New York State licensed and registered Speech-Language Pathologist required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required. Certification by the New York State Education Department as a Teacher of Speech and Language Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) required. NYS Medicaid enrolled provider required. Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of speech-language disorders, as normally acquired through completion of a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Minimum of 1 year related work experience with preschool and school-age special needs population preferred. Experience in PROMPT preferred. Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of a student. Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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