Speech Language Pathologist - Early Childhood Education - Brooklyn ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

pDescription/ppstrongWhy Join ADAPT?/strong/ppIt's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth./ppbr//ppstrongSUMMARY/strong/ppUnder general direction, is responsible for providing speech and language assessment and therapy of students pursuant to the Individualized Family Service Plan, Individual Education Plan or Interim Individual Education Plan. Participates in consultative process with parents and team members.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/ppThe duties and responsibilities of the Speech and Language Pathologist will include, but are not limited to the following:/pulliProvides speech and language assessment and evaluation to determine student’s developmental level and needs. Analyzes test results and prepares written summary to Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE and other regulatory, referring or oversight organization./liliPlans and conducts speech and language interventions in accordance with established goals./liliImplements testing procedures to evaluate and monitor student progress as required by appropriate regulatory agency. Provides written report of results to EI/CPSE/CSE./liliAssesses oral motor development and ability to intake food orally. Develops a treatment plan appropriate to identified disabilities./liliKeeps abreast of latest alternative communication techniques./liliImplements appropriate utilization of AAC devices./liliProvides in-service training regarding utilization of AAC devices and techniques./liliMaintains daily and monthly attendance records and progress notes./liliProvides therapy progress reports to parents/guardians and appropriate team members. Meets and communicates with parents/guardians regularly in writing or verbally./liliParticipates in team meetings and case conferences as required./liliEnsures individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements./liliParticipates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes./liliCompletes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner./liliProvides supervision to students and CFY’s as assigned./liliPerforms other related duties as requested./li/ulpstrongQUALIFICATIONS/strong/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliAbility to read, write, speak and understand English/liliGood interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, consumers, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc./liliMust maintain strictest confidentiality./liliAbility to work independently and handle multiple tasks./liliGood organizational and time management skills/liliGood oral and written communications skills/liliKnowledge of Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Picture Exchange Communication and manual sign language preferred./liliAbility to use personal computers, electronic devices, etc./liliAbility to provide therapeutic intervention in school program or home of student served/liliAbility to analyze problems and determine corrective actions/liliMust be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm/li/ulpstrongEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/strong/pulliMaster’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology./liliOne year of prior Speech Therapy experience preferred./li/ulpstrongLICENSE/CERTIFICATION/strong/pulliCurrent NY State license in Speech and Language Pathology/liliASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency required/liliNYSED Certification as a Teacher of Speech and Hard of hearing (TSHH) is mandated/liliFor Bilingual Therapist: NYSED TSSH Certification with Bilingual Extension/liliClinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates will be supervised/li/ulpstrongCOMPENSATION/strong: $44.57/hour + Industry Leading Benefits!/ppbr//ppstrongAt ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging./strong We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture./ppbr//ppADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.nbsp;/p