Speech Language Pathologist III - Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Speech Pathologist

As a Speech Pathologist, this position provides Speech Therapy support and services to Intellectually Disabled individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and mental health needs who reside at the Wheat Ridge Regional Center. Speech Therapist evaluates individuals' receptive and expressive communication skills, cognitive skills, oral motor and swallowing function, and design and implements individualized active treatment so that each person attains their highest level of independence with regard to the skills assessed. Additionally, as a Speech Language Pathologist you can expect to:

• Selects appropriate assessment tools from standardized and non standardized tests for the Intellectually Disabled population to determine appropriate therapeutic intervention.
• Tailors primary Speech Therapy theories and principles to develop different approaches and plans to meet the unique needs of the intellectually disabled, medically complex, behavioral challenged, and mental health impaired individuals at the Regional Center.
• Attends department meetings, individual plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of services.
• Develop specific objectives and programs, design appropriate data sheets, collect and analyze data, and summarize information.
• These include but are not limited to participation in program peer review and department problem-solving sessions as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Special Qualifications:

• Speech Language Pathologist Colorado licensure in good standing. Speech Therapist maintains an ASHA certification and state license (DORA) to practice

Minimum Qualifications: Current, valid licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to practice Speech and Language Therapy. ~AND~ TWO (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Conditions of Employment:

• CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK: This position will drive a state fleet or non-state fleet vehicle for State business purposes.
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date
• Travel: Position requires travel between remote worksites. Must utilize state fleet vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and request mileage reimbursement.
• Other: TB Testing, Influenza and other vaccines as required by the State of CO
• Pre-employment Physical/Tests Describe any special physical or test requirements: must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc. and perform approved physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment).
• Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing
• Shift Work: WRRC is a 24/7 facility, therefore person in this position must be available to monitor and train on any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet agency/resident needs.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.