Speech and Language Pathologist (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)

Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has 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.

This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) serves as a member of 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 maintains required records and documentation. Overall, 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.

Salary Range: $66,696.00 - $110,049.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are 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.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), Monday - Friday with variation as needed

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.The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.