NC Department of Health and Human Services
Speech and Language Pathologist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Speech and Language Pathologist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
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Speech and Language Pathologist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
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NC Department of Health and Human Services .
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.
Agency:
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division:
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Job Classification Title:
Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)
Grade:
MH17
Description Of Work This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) serves as a member of the 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 maintain required records and documentation. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate communication and maximize swallowing safety for residents.
Provide evaluation, direct treatment, program planning, in‑service training, and staff consultation.
Maintain required records and documentation.
Integrate services within the interdisciplinary team and support Person‑Centered Planning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of professional speech and language theory, techniques, principles, and procedures.
Familiarity with a broad range of augmentative communication systems designed to develop functional communication for individuals who do not demonstrate typical communication abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team of professionals and a willingness to adapt to change when needed.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required.
Licensure Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Salary Range $64,211.00 - $105,949.00
Shift Hours 1st shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (variation as needed)
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.
Located just an hour from Charlotte, Asheville, and Lake James, the facility sits on picturesque property at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains.
Supplemental Contact Information Contact: Talent Acquisition, talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
Recruiter Lauren Beck Email: LAUREN.BECK@DHHS.NC.GOV
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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Speech and Language Pathologist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
role at
NC Department of Health and Human Services .
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.
Agency:
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division:
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Job Classification Title:
Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)
Grade:
MH17
Description Of Work This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) serves as a member of the 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 maintain required records and documentation. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate communication and maximize swallowing safety for residents.
Provide evaluation, direct treatment, program planning, in‑service training, and staff consultation.
Maintain required records and documentation.
Integrate services within the interdisciplinary team and support Person‑Centered Planning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of professional speech and language theory, techniques, principles, and procedures.
Familiarity with a broad range of augmentative communication systems designed to develop functional communication for individuals who do not demonstrate typical communication abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team of professionals and a willingness to adapt to change when needed.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required.
Licensure Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Salary Range $64,211.00 - $105,949.00
Shift Hours 1st shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (variation as needed)
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.
Located just an hour from Charlotte, Asheville, and Lake James, the facility sits on picturesque property at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains.
Supplemental Contact Information Contact: Talent Acquisition, talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
Recruiter Lauren Beck Email: LAUREN.BECK@DHHS.NC.GOV
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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