Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Responsible for the provision of speech language services for children birth to three enrolled in the Early Learning Program. All Community Connections Employees are expected to contribute to the professional reputation of the agency through understanding and promoting the organization's mission and core values in all aspects of services.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Completes consultations and evaluations with family members and children to determine the children's development in the area of speech and language;
• Participates in the development and provision of an individualized family service plan with the family and family service coordinator;
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate speech language intervention strategies that support the child and family;
• Assesses and monitors the children's speech and language development; makes adaptations to interventions as needed;
• Collaborates with other team members and local agencies to provide trans-disciplinary services;
• Serves the team as the primary resource in speech pathology and maintains strong skills in this area;
• Provides training and consultation for families and other team members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with peers;
• Ability to be professional and culturally sensitive while working with families and other team members;
• Skilled in analytics to assess children's development, implement interventions, evaluate progress, and develop alternate interventions;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Must be able to obtain State of Alaska Licensure. One year's experience working with children under five. Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.

Preferred

• Two years' experience working in an early intervention program with young children (birth to three) and their families.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Must be able to obtain an Alaska Driver License and liability insurance. Must obtain CCC or CFY and be qualified on the State of Alaska's SEED Registry at level 11 within one year.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• This position requires the ability to perform general office duties such as typing, using office equipment and minimal lifting. Work is performed in office, family's homes and community settings. Requires traveling to home visits, traveling to outlying communities in small planes or ferries and may include evening visits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: DOE
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match, employee scholarships, medivac coverage.