NC Department of Health and Human Services
Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist (Family, Infant and Preschool Program)
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Overview
Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist (Family, Infant and Preschool Program)
Salary
Base pay range: $64,211.00/yr - $105,949.00/yr
Organization Agency:
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division:
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Position Classification Title:
Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)
Position Number:
(not specified)
Grade:
MH17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing early childhood intervention and family support resources to children birth through five years of age with or at risk for disabilities and their families. Specific responsibilities include providing speech and language assessments and evaluations for children with more complex diagnoses, delivering speech-language intervention to enrolled children, instructing parents and other caregivers in communication-related activities to attain desired outcomes, and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals and agencies. The SLP also participates in activities to support FIPP’s mission, engage in research studies, and provide professional development and resources to the early intervention community at large.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences
This role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to provide early childhood intervention and family support. KSAs include conducting speech and language assessments and evaluations, providing interventions, and working with families to identify goals and action plans. The candidate should be skilled in communicating with families and collaborating with multiple staff and community contacts. The knowledge, skills and abilities are not mandatory but preferred.
Salary and Recruitment Ranges
Salary Range: $64,211.00 – $105,949.00 Recruitment Range: $64,211.00 – $105,949.00
Qualifications and Employment Details
Trainees will be considered if there are no fully qualified applicants. Trainee Appointment requires a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the NC licensing statute to be eligible for a temporary license issued by the NC 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), they may move into full class.
This position is exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday with variation as needed.
About Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP)
FIPP is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. It is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has supported families in western North Carolina since 1972, aiming to promote optimal health and development of young children and to disseminate research, resources, and professional development opportunities.
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (JIRDC) in Morganton, NC is an ICF-certified facility providing residential care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. It serves citizens from 37 western NC counties. The Center is located near Charlotte and Asheville, in the Blue Ridge and South Mountains region, with access to outdoor recreation nearby.
Supplemental Information
DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Employment First philosophy. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks may apply. Vaccination policy applies. Be sure to complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Information should include Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
Answers to supplemental questions must be supported in the Work Experience section.
Only the most recent application submitted prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications are reviewed after the closing date; the process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions; transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with the application.
Visit the NACES website for credential evaluations: https://www.naces.org/members
ADA Accommodations:
DHHS will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals upon request.
Contact Information
For questions about this posting, contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and other protected statuses as required by law.
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Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist (Family, Infant and Preschool Program)
Salary
Base pay range: $64,211.00/yr - $105,949.00/yr
Organization Agency:
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division:
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Position Classification Title:
Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)
Position Number:
(not specified)
Grade:
MH17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing early childhood intervention and family support resources to children birth through five years of age with or at risk for disabilities and their families. Specific responsibilities include providing speech and language assessments and evaluations for children with more complex diagnoses, delivering speech-language intervention to enrolled children, instructing parents and other caregivers in communication-related activities to attain desired outcomes, and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals and agencies. The SLP also participates in activities to support FIPP’s mission, engage in research studies, and provide professional development and resources to the early intervention community at large.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences
This role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to provide early childhood intervention and family support. KSAs include conducting speech and language assessments and evaluations, providing interventions, and working with families to identify goals and action plans. The candidate should be skilled in communicating with families and collaborating with multiple staff and community contacts. The knowledge, skills and abilities are not mandatory but preferred.
Salary and Recruitment Ranges
Salary Range: $64,211.00 – $105,949.00 Recruitment Range: $64,211.00 – $105,949.00
Qualifications and Employment Details
Trainees will be considered if there are no fully qualified applicants. Trainee Appointment requires a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the NC licensing statute to be eligible for a temporary license issued by the NC 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), they may move into full class.
This position is exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday with variation as needed.
About Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP)
FIPP is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. It is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has supported families in western North Carolina since 1972, aiming to promote optimal health and development of young children and to disseminate research, resources, and professional development opportunities.
About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (JIRDC) in Morganton, NC is an ICF-certified facility providing residential care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. It serves citizens from 37 western NC counties. The Center is located near Charlotte and Asheville, in the Blue Ridge and South Mountains region, with access to outdoor recreation nearby.
Supplemental Information
DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Employment First philosophy. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks may apply. Vaccination policy applies. Be sure to complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Information should include Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
Answers to supplemental questions must be supported in the Work Experience section.
Only the most recent application submitted prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications are reviewed after the closing date; the process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions; transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with the application.
Visit the NACES website for credential evaluations: https://www.naces.org/members
ADA Accommodations:
DHHS will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals upon request.
Contact Information
For questions about this posting, contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and other protected statuses as required by law.
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