Speech Therapist

Open Until Filled General Description Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) – Lander, WY Are you a passionate and skilled Speech‑Language Pathologist ready to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals with a variety of complex challenges? Join Our Mission as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist) in Lander, Wyoming! The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), a proud part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our outstanding Therapies Team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Located in the scenic and historic community of Lander, WY, WLRC operates an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). We offer a rich history and a bright future dedicated to compassionate care and active treatment for our residents. Benefits Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov Human Resource Contact Tammy / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io Essential Functions Provide comprehensive communication, mealtime, oral motor, and hearing components of functional assessments for your caseload. Develop and coordinate therapeutic programming to ensure active, individualized treatment, including training and in‑service for staff. Monitor therapy interventions monthly, providing clear and timely written progress notes. Lead the mealtime challenges class and other specialty subjects, ensuring staff are expertly trained in communication, therapeutic mealtimes, and oral motor skills. Coordinate the development, creation, construction, and maintenance of Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for non‑verbal residents. Order and maintain essential mealtime and communication equipment and develop necessary evaluation and training kits. Collaborate effectively as a team member on special committees and assist with community consultations as needed. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge In‑depth knowledge of the principles, techniques, and rehabilitation practices in Speech and Hearing Therapy. Thorough understanding of all relevant regulations, laws, professional ethics, and standard practices for Speech‑Language Pathology or Audiology Services. Proven ability to develop individualized programs and perform assessments and interventions related to oral motor skills, mealtime function, and audiology. Demonstrated skills in decision‑making, self‑direction, organization, and effective prioritization of work. Competency in using computers and applicable software applications for clinical and administrative tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and effectively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public. Capacity to adapt to change, find common ground, respect differing professional expertise, and participate effectively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Comfort and skill in working with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. Familiarity with professional research methods. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming as a Speech Pathologist Physical Working Conditions Recognize through sight and sounds, emergencies, and behavior management situations and physically respond to them. Must be able to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, positioning, and lifting people with multiple and severe disabilities). Ability to monitor sounds, noises, location of residents, etc. in order to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns. Notes FLSA: Exempt The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre‑screen job applicants. A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant. Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety‑sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists. The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. #J-18808-Ljbffr