Speech Language Pathologist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and assessments to assist in determining eligibility for the Birth to 3 Program in accordance with Federal and State requirements. Administer and interpret standardized and informal assessments, caregiver interviews, clinical observations, and other appropriate assessment methods, primarily in the areas of communication, speech and language development, feeding, and swallowing. Participate with families, Service Coordinators, and other team members in the development, implementation, review, and modification of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Assist in identifying child and family strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, resources, and functional outcomes. Provide evidence-based early intervention services within the child's natural environments, including homes, childcare settings, and community locations. Services may address receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication, early communication and literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, and feeding and swallowing. Use family-centered coaching strategies to strengthen parents' and caregivers' ability to support their child's development and participation within everyday routines and activities. Serve as the primary coach for assigned children and families when identified by the team. Provide discipline-specific consultation to other primary coaches and participate in joint visits when additional expertise is needed. Participate in team meetings and collaborate with other Birth to 3 professionals regarding child and family progress, intervention strategies, barriers, developmental or medical changes, additional assessment or referral needs, and transition planning. Provide families and caregivers with education and resources related to communication and language development, speech sound development, feeding and swallowing, social communication, augmentative and alternative communication, and other identified developmental needs. Identify concerns that may require additional assessment, medical consultation, or referral and provide appropriate professional recommendations in collaboration with the family and IFSP team. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, feeding equipment, and other supports within the scope of speech-language pathology. Complete letters of medical necessity or other supporting documentation as required. Participate in transition planning for children exiting the Birth to 3 Program and collaborate with families, school districts, health care providers, community agencies, and other partners as appropriate and with required parental consent. Complete required documentation for Birth to 3 services, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, private insurance, and other funding sources, including applicable physician orders, plans of care, prior authorizations, progress documentation, and supporting clinical information. Maintain timely, accurate, complete, and confidential case records in accordance with Federal and State requirements, Birth to 3 Program requirements, professional standards, payer requirements, and Department policies; prepare correspondence, reports and other records as required. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, early childhood development, caregiver coaching, assessment practices, communication development, feeding and swallowing, assistive technology, and other areas relevant to pediatric speech-language pathology and early intervention. Complete ongoing continuing education and training requirements to maintain State license and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through American speech and hearing association (ASHA). Complete child-specific training regarding medical conditions, dev lopmental needs, adaptive equipment, feeding and swallowing needs, or other areas necessary to safely and effectively support assigned children and families. Provide community education, consultation, and information regarding the Birth to 3 Program, early childhood development, and Department services. May participate in outreach activities and assist in developing educational materials or social media content consistent with Department policies. Works a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families and meet families in their natural environment, including in the home, childcare settings, and other community locations. Maintain availability for evaluations, IFSP meetings, team meetings, joint visits, transition activities, training, and other required program responsibilities. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities but provides professional consultation, discipline-specific expertise, coaching, and guidance to professional and para-professional staff of the Health & Human Services Department, in accordance with the organizations' policies, procedures and applicable laws. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of techniques, methods and principles utilized in speech and language therapy. Knowledge of community based health and human services delivery system and resources available in the community. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other agencies, and the public. Ability to provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee. Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: [email protected] Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475