Speech Audiologist Specialist 1, 2, 3

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center (PSSC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech Audiologist Specialist 1, 2, 3 to provide speech pathology services to an assigned caseload, including Communication Therapy, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, Dysphagia Therapy, and development of home programs.

If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Eligible for or possession of a current Louisiana license to practice audiology; OR

Eligible for or possession of a current Louisiana license, provisional license, or restricted license to practice speech-language pathology.

NOTE: Employees may be required to pass the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's examination prior to completion of the probationary period. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties

• Direct provision of speech pathology programs for large size caseload.
• Completion of comprehensive speech language assessment and hearing screens as indicated, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans/Learning Based Supports performance probes/strategy sheets, establishing goals to reach maximum potential, monitor progress of treatment plans, maintaining current master list record, instructing and training of Speech programs to direct support staff, assuring follow-through with plan via quality improvement and consulting with Interdisciplinary (ID) Team and Physician.
• Independently conduct direct therapy and/or Day Program groups. Ensure treatment services assist individuals to improve communication and socialization skills, satisfaction with services, participation in community life, and overall health and wellness.
• Assist individuals in meeting personal outcomes of affiliation and overall health and safety by providing AAC devices and strategies. Establishing and updating goals for AAC equipment use with re-assessment to determine appropriateness and adjustment to plans as indicated.
• Assist individual in obtaining optimal health and wellness by providing dysphagia services for assigned caseload. Develop, implement and maintain mealtime supports in consultation with Occupational Therapist and Registered Dietitian to alleviate dysphagia risks.
• Attend GI clinics. Instruct and train staff in support implementation, completing Mealtime Support Drills and facility wide mealtime observations and providing consultation to ID Team/Physician.
• Develop Mealtime supports in consultation with Occupational Therapist and Registered Dietitian to assist individual in obtaining optimal nutritional health. Complete annual re-assessments of support. Instruct and train staff as needed in support implementation. Complete mealtime support drills and facility wide mealtime observations and provide consultation to ID Team/Physician.
• Participate in daily incident meetings, Profile of Support meetings, Clinical Review Committee and annual Individual Support Plan meetings for assigned caseload with active participation in assisting individuals in meeting personal outcomes and development of transition plans which includes documentation per procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

Position-Specific Details Speech Audiologist Specialist 1, 2, 3 Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER. Location: Speech Therapy Services Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Pass Days: Sat / Sun Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center. Compensation: This position receives Premium Pay of $5.00 per hour for actual hours worked

How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C Pinecrest Supports & Services Center P.O. Box 5191 Pineville, Louisiana 71360 [email protected] Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.