Certified Speech & Language Pathologist

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Pathologist who is looking to make a difference in helping the lives of local children with developmental disabilities? Come work for LSS in the Birth to Three program in Waukesha County!

Duties Include completing eligibility evaluations on children with developmental concerns and providing early intervention services to families with children who qualify for the program. As well as providing early intervention services designed to enhance child development , focusing on strategies that promote parent-child interaction and function.

This position is mainly in the community and remote. Two times a month the SLP will need to attend meetings in person.

This is a 32 hour per week, benefit eligible position.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Completes eligibility evaluations and assessments as assigned.

• Works as a team member, demonstrating expertise as a Speech & Language Pathologist, to assist families in fostering the development and learning of their child.

• Focuses on family driven priorities as the foundation for development of outcomes and the implementation of services.

• Provides ideas, strategies, and techniques to families and team members to enhance the child's development within the context of their everyday lives. All ideas, strategies, and techniques focus on improving developmental skills that improve the child's ability to function within daily routines.

• Provides services in such a way that takes into account that a child's greatest resource is the family.

PERKS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Communicative Disorders, Speech Pathology or related degree is required.

• Two years previous experience working as a pediatric speech and language pathologist, to include relevant experience working with families and children with disabilities in natural environments.

• Ability to complete continuing education as required by this program, professional organizations and /or regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing Birth to Three Programs.

• Knowledge of the philosophy and delivery of early intervention services.

• Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices used in speech and language pathology for children and their families.

• Working knowledge of techniques that promote positive behavior and success in young children.

• Working knowledge of techniques and strategies effective for adult learning (parents and care providers).

• The ability to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders, to include the ability to work with diverse populations.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• The incumbent of this position must have a valid Driver's License and car - Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.

• Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology from the State of Wisconsin (or applicable state) is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job

COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:

Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training.

TRAVEL:

Daily travel is required for this position. Some overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Master Degree of Speech Pathology (required)

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