Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Community Connections, Inc. (CCI) is seeking to employ a part-time Certified Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (C-SLPA) to provide services for children birth to 3 in Early Intervention (EI) cooperatively and under the supervision of a CCI SLP. Services are provided in homes and community settings in-person and at times via telehealth. EI promotes a coaching model (empowering parents and teachers to implement strategies between visits). Qualified applicants must delight in working with young children and enjoy being part of a collaborative team supporting families. Ability to provide services in Spanish is ideal but not required. Intimate knowledge of Indigenous or Hispanic cultures also ideal but not required. Part-time hours are 5-25 hours/week as desired. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE

Part-Time benefits include: 401K participation after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked within those 12 months; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); unlimited Personal Time Off (PTO).

Title: Early Intervention Therapist Assistant

Reports To: Director of Children and Family Services

FLSA : Part-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Location : Hybrid Position

Hourly Rate : $34.50 to $37.00 depending upon experience

Job Description : Early Intervention Therapist Assistants serve Community Connections as part-time employees working with children and families through the Part C/Early Intervention Program. They work in cooperation with and under the supervision with Colorado state licensed therapists currently working with Community Connections. Early Intervention services are provided via a coaching model to foster family involvement and empowerment. Schedules are flexible and are generally scheduled with families and coordinated with the Child Find team as needed. Participation in needed Part C trainings is required. Must provide own transportation and be willing to travel around local communities to families’ homes, childcare settings and other community locations where children and their families are.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain current and up-to-date certifications & endorsements in the respective discipline and enter & maintain this information at least annually in the Office of Early Intervention Provider Database.
• Participate in public and private insurance billing (including using CCI's EHR system) as requested and appropriate.
• Provide required documentation to CCI's Early Intervention program to allow CCI to complete billing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide clear case notes for use by families and to fulfill state requirements.
• Assist in developing Individual Family Support Plans (IFSP).
• Implement assigned strategies and action plans from the IFSP using a coaching approach with families/caregivers.
• Work with the Service Coordinator for each family to identify family priorities and gather therapeutic resources for the family.
• Participate in trans-disciplinary teams and team meetings.
• Attend IFSP meetings and reviews.
• Provide ongoing assessment with family input and participate in annual evaluations with an approved instrument as part of a professional team.
• Participate in reporting child outcomes in accordance with State and CCI requirements.
• Stay current in trends in Early Intervention, Best Practices and Evidence-Based Practices associated with the specific discipline.
• Respond to families’ needs in professional and courteous manner, building relationships with families and children that will become the basis for all interventions.
• Communicate problems or concerns to the Service Coordinator or Early Intervention Services Director immediately.
• Fulfill other duties requested by the Early Intervention Program Director to ensure compliance with the State and Part C Federal Assurances.

Core Competencies:

• Approachability
• Compassion
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Listening
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Time Management
• Understanding others

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Skilled and professional prioritization
• Ability to access situations quickly
• Adherence to all relevant guidelines, procedures and regulations
• Ability to work well with families/caregivers in a strengths-based manner to build confidence and skill
• Customer service and professional communication
• Skill in working collaboratively with a team of professionals
• Ability to commute for business when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers’ license in the state they reside and current auto insurance
• Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required***

Qualifications: Must hold a B.A. or Master’s in a related field and corresponding Assistant certification from the relevant professional licensing entity for the discipline. Experience working with children birth through three strongly preferred.

Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodation or assistive technology. Employees in this position may spend significant hours on the computer writing and corresponding. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be stationary, move indoors and within the community, position self, lift up to 50 lbs. and transfer, use objects, communicate verbally, in writing, and via in-person, computer and phone, and observe. The employee will be required to attend meetings, training, and other community activities within the region of Southwest Colorado, with the possibility of occasional travel within Colorado or out of state to training or conferences.

*** Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment.