Speech and Language Pathologist SLP

Speech and Language Pathologist SLP

Cardinal Cushing Centers Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 24, :00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.

The SLP would provide both diagnostic and remediatory speech and language services to students. This role is 24-32 hours/week.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes speech and language diagnostic assessments for all new students admitted to school after receiving written referrals
• Attends all IEP meetings, reviews and transdisciplinary meetings as necessary
• Documents speech language services in the form of goals and progress reports on a quarterly basis
• Provides staff with suggestions and methodology training and interventions to be implemented in the various domains where students function.
• Schedules with staff observation and consultation time as part of the integrated service delivery model.
• Assists parents/guardians with outside consultation and/or evaluations
• Conducts hearing services on all students once a year
• Attends all school faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
• Keeps all student-related information confidential
• Reviews and directs all individual/group or collaborative/consultative services provided by speech/language assistant
• Completes annual professional development requirements
• Supervises speech/language assistant(s) in direct care and written documentation of services
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers of Massachusetts
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Run therapeutic groups in the residential and classroom setting

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
  Related Work Experience
  Must have clinical experience with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or school placement.
  Formal Education
  Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology
  ASHA certified: Certificate of Clinical Competence
  Massachusetts Speech/Language Pathology license
  Certifications: Receive initial certification and re-certification as appropriate in the following:
  CPR
  Safety Care
  First Aid
  Skills/Abilities/Competencies
  Knowledge of swallowing/voice/speech and language processing disorders relevant to population
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS (List the physical requirements necessary to perform this job)
  Physically restrains students according as trained
  Assists and/or lifts students who have physical disabilities
  WORKING CONDITIONS (Describe the conditions in which the work is performed)
  Assists with toileting and other self-help skills
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gina Rosas
• 405 Washington Street
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
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