Speech Pathologist - First Steps

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI) 

Job Description 

POSITION TITLE:             Speech Pathologist with First Steps

DIVISION:                         Therapy 

SUPERVISOR:                   Regional First Steps Manager 

CLASSIFICATION:            Non-Exempt  

STATUS:                            Contract Full and Part-Time 

PURPOSE:    

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing speech and language treatment for patients utilizing First Steps Programs.   

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

1. Schedule and conduct First Steps Therapy sessions according to individual needs. 
2. Evaluate therapy results and make recommendations regarding treatment.
3. Participate in division and agency meetings.
4. Maintain accurate records and data tracking of patient treatments. 
5. Maintain great communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers. 
6. Good communicator, dependable, and compassionate.

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Must have at least a Master's degree in speech and language therapy required.
2. Must be ready to complete or have completed the Clinical Fellowship Year or have at least applied for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA required.
3. Must be licensed or in the process of applying for licensure by the Indiana Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology required.
4. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
5. Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.