Speech/Hearing Specialist

Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, agency, or facility, plans and carries out a program to remedy

the speech, language, or hearing needs of clients with handicaps, prescribes proper tests and procedures for therapy; participates

in research projects; administers tests and evaluates speech or hearing performance; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current and valid license as a Speech Pathologist/Audiologist issued by the Audiology and

Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee, Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in applying the theory, principles, and techniques of speech-language therapy or audiology.

NOTE: Appointees at Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf must be able to communicate effectively in the language of the deaf, American Sign Language, sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

SPECIAL NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move, and position clients as needed.