Audiology/Speech Consultant 9-12 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Follow-Up Consultant

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Audiology/Speech Consultant 12 This position serves as a recognized resource for the Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program within the Infant Health Unit. The Follow-Up Consultant promotes national 1-3-6 month universal newborn hearing screening, diagnostic, and intervention benchmarks to ensure that infants and young children with hearing loss are able to receive early hearing detection and intervention services. This role is responsible for coordinating, designing, implementing and maintaining the follow-up system for newborn hearing screening. This role provides audiology consultation and technical assistance for the division, program staff, and statewide partners for the EHDI program. Statewide EHDI partners include diagnostic audiologists, new screening personnel, otolaryngologists, parents, physician offices and other public health partners. The consultant regularly collaborates with and provides audiology follow-up expertise with several other State of Michigan agencies and other areas of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The consultant provides subject-matter expertise and management for federally funded EHDI projects. Position Description 12 Level

Audiology/Speech Consultant 9-P11 This position serves as the Follow-Up Consultant for the Michigan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program within the Infant Health Unit. The Follow-Up Consultant promotes national 1-3-6 month universal newborn hearing screening, diagnostic, and intervention benchmarks to ensure that infants and young children with hearing loss are able to receive early hearing detection and intervention services. This role is responsible for ensuring follow-up tracking surveillance of failed hearing screens of infants. This role provides audiology consultation and technical assistance for infants and for the division relative to audiology screening and diagnosis related to infant hearing. Statewide EHDI partners include diagnostic audiologists, new screening personnel, otolaryngologists, parents, physician offices and other public health partners. The consultant regularly collaborates with several other State of Michigan agencies and other areas of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The consultant provides subject-matter expertise and support on federally funded EHDI projects. Position Description 9-P11 Level

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsEducation Possession of a master's degree in speech and hearing, speech pathology, audiology, or audiometry. Experience Audiology/Speech Consultant 9 No specific type or amount is required. Audiology/Speech Consultant 10 One year of professional post-master's experience in a teaching, clinical, or consultative capacity in the field of audiology or speech equivalent to an Audiology/Speech Consultant. Audiology/Speech Consultant P11 Two years of professional post-master's experience in a teaching, clinical, or consultative capacity in the field of audiology or speech equivalent to an Audiology/Speech Consultant, including one year equivalent to an Audiology/Speech Consultant 10. Audiology/Speech Consultant 12 Three years of professional post-master's experience in a teaching, clinical, or consultative capacity in the field of audiology or speech equivalent to an Audiology/Speech Consultant, including one year equivalent to an Audiology/Speech Consultant P11. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: This position is expected to work a hybrid schedule. It is expected the position will be mostly remote, with responsibility for coming into the office as needed based on work responsibilities and/or as required. The physical location of this position is at the Elliott-Larsen Building, 320 S. Walnut, Lansing, MI.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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