LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - EARLY LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc., South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626
Speech & Language Pathologist – Early Learning Partnerships
Location: St. Joseph County, Indiana. Salary: $51,959.00–$95,377.00. Posted: 4 weeks ago.
Job Description The Speech & Language Pathologist for Early Learning Partnerships will partner with Early Learning programs (serving children birth‑age 5) to integrate speech therapy and First Steps Services. Responsibilities include bringing speech therapy strategies into classrooms, providing documentation, modeling for teachers, training educators and families on developmental delays and disabilities, and administering developmental screenings as needed. The role also involves implementing therapeutic support in the home and the child’s natural environment, planning and evaluating therapeutic plans, and collaborating with parents or guardians during home visits.
Essential Functions Evaluations
Assist in evaluating clients with a team of therapists or on an individual basis.
Communicate assessment/screening results as directed.
Determine each child’s assistive technology needs (adaptive toys, switches, feeding devices, oral motor needs, augmentative communication, etc.).
Treatment
Conduct individual therapy to maintain or enhance speech and language abilities or train to improve/maintain feeding and pre‑feeding skills.
Provide program information to support outcome enhancement.
Facilitate caregiver growth and resource provision to meet each goal.
Offer developmental learning models for caregivers.
Ensure child safety and well‑being.
Plan instructional activities/home programs for caregivers and community settings.
Provide assessments in various settings to determine program needs for infants and toddlers.
Communication
Collaborate effectively with staff, agencies, community programs, and families.
Maintain daily progress notes, quarterly reports, and evaluation records.
Write discharge summaries and exit skills inventories for children transitioning to school at age three.
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, parent group meetings, and quarterly report preparation.
Attend professional development workshops and conferences to meet the 15‑hour First Steps requirement.
Serve as a resource for information on auditory perception, positioning, feeding, oral motor, and typical speech/language development.
Submit monthly statistics and written programs to families and professionals per First Steps guidelines.
General Responsibilities
Ensure health and safety of persons served.
Act as a role model and advocate protecting human rights.
Participate in required training and institutional activities.
Respect confidentiality and cultural diversity.
Contribute to LOGAN committees and First Steps staff in outcome development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in Speech and Language and licensure in the State of Indiana.
Experience
One year of experience implementing therapy programs for special‑needs infants and toddlers, or a college practicum focusing on activities for infants and toddlers.
One year of experience using evaluation tools related to infants and toddlers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Professional, respectful communication with staff and families.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with children and families.
Provide developmental outcomes and training/support to families.
Creative exploration of new ideas.
Independent work with sound judgment.
Registered/licensed with Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
Enrolled in Indiana as a First Steps provider.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites.
Benefits
Accruing paid time off and holiday pay.
Medical, dental/orthodontia, and vision plans.
Rx Help prescription cost assistance.
403(b) Traditional and Roth retirement plans – company match up to 3% after 1 year of service.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account.
Long‑term disability and standard supplemental insurance plans.
$15,000 company‑paid life insurance.
Full‑time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Employee referral incentive for qualifying positions.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Job Description The Speech & Language Pathologist for Early Learning Partnerships will partner with Early Learning programs (serving children birth‑age 5) to integrate speech therapy and First Steps Services. Responsibilities include bringing speech therapy strategies into classrooms, providing documentation, modeling for teachers, training educators and families on developmental delays and disabilities, and administering developmental screenings as needed. The role also involves implementing therapeutic support in the home and the child’s natural environment, planning and evaluating therapeutic plans, and collaborating with parents or guardians during home visits.
Essential Functions Evaluations
Assist in evaluating clients with a team of therapists or on an individual basis.
Communicate assessment/screening results as directed.
Determine each child’s assistive technology needs (adaptive toys, switches, feeding devices, oral motor needs, augmentative communication, etc.).
Treatment
Conduct individual therapy to maintain or enhance speech and language abilities or train to improve/maintain feeding and pre‑feeding skills.
Provide program information to support outcome enhancement.
Facilitate caregiver growth and resource provision to meet each goal.
Offer developmental learning models for caregivers.
Ensure child safety and well‑being.
Plan instructional activities/home programs for caregivers and community settings.
Provide assessments in various settings to determine program needs for infants and toddlers.
Communication
Collaborate effectively with staff, agencies, community programs, and families.
Maintain daily progress notes, quarterly reports, and evaluation records.
Write discharge summaries and exit skills inventories for children transitioning to school at age three.
Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, parent group meetings, and quarterly report preparation.
Attend professional development workshops and conferences to meet the 15‑hour First Steps requirement.
Serve as a resource for information on auditory perception, positioning, feeding, oral motor, and typical speech/language development.
Submit monthly statistics and written programs to families and professionals per First Steps guidelines.
General Responsibilities
Ensure health and safety of persons served.
Act as a role model and advocate protecting human rights.
Participate in required training and institutional activities.
Respect confidentiality and cultural diversity.
Contribute to LOGAN committees and First Steps staff in outcome development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in Speech and Language and licensure in the State of Indiana.
Experience
One year of experience implementing therapy programs for special‑needs infants and toddlers, or a college practicum focusing on activities for infants and toddlers.
One year of experience using evaluation tools related to infants and toddlers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Professional, respectful communication with staff and families.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with children and families.
Provide developmental outcomes and training/support to families.
Creative exploration of new ideas.
Independent work with sound judgment.
Registered/licensed with Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
Enrolled in Indiana as a First Steps provider.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites.
Benefits
Accruing paid time off and holiday pay.
Medical, dental/orthodontia, and vision plans.
Rx Help prescription cost assistance.
403(b) Traditional and Roth retirement plans – company match up to 3% after 1 year of service.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account.
Long‑term disability and standard supplemental insurance plans.
$15,000 company‑paid life insurance.
Full‑time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Employee referral incentive for qualifying positions.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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