Speech and Language Pathologist

The part-time (10-hours/week) Speech Language Pathologist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide individual and group services to children enrolled in DDI Vantage Early Intervention Program.

Responsibilities: Conducts developmental, speech/language, and eating/swallowing evaluations to assist in determining program eligibility, and helps complete Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).Conducts developmental, speech/language, and eating/swallowing assessments of infants and toddlers enrolled in DDI Vantage, and evaluates program and progress with criterion- and norm-referenced instruments.Assists parents and caregivers with the identification of speech/language outcomes for IFSPs.Provides direct individual and group diagnostic intervention and treatment to enhance the childs speech/language development, and facilitates parents and caregivers in implementing a home program to achieve the desired outcomes.Monitors and updates speech/language and eating/swallowing outcomes.Provides speech/language and eating/swallowing consultation to parents, caregivers and staff to assist in home- and center-based intervention.Assists parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when appropriate.Identifies social service needs for families when appropriate and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.Possesses understanding and knowledge of a childs overall development and seeks consultation from team members of other disciplines when appropriate.Provides written reports on a childs progress to third parties when requested.Attends all mandatory CSPD training for early intervention credentialing under Part C rules.Participates in staff in-service training, attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved, and may provide in-service training for staff.Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.

Benefits: Vacation and sick leave.