Pre-K Speech Language Pathologist - Lewiston

Overview Itinerant Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist We are seeking preschool SLPs at our CDS First Step site in Lewiston. This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position, working primarily in the Lewiston area. The SLP will complete speech and language evaluations for children ages 3-5, provide direct services and tele-therapy for children identified with a speech and language delay, provide consultation to classroom and program teachers and work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Travel is required. Current licensure, Criminal History Records Check and DHHS background check are required. Salary and Benefits Salary Range Calendar: $53,102 - $92,082 Maine State Employee Medical coverage Dental and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan $250 per year Professional Development Stipend Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance) Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Work/Life Balance Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping ke kiddos who really need you! Summary Description The therapist works as a part of a team of colleagues to evaluate and provide treatment services to children. The therapist, a member of the IFSP/IEP team, evaluates and provides services to eligible children birth through 5 and ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101. Individuals with Maine Department of Education Certification 293 may have written authorization to commit agency funds. Parent Communication and Representative Tasks Represents the therapist’s role within the Child Find process to parents. Elaborates intake information and elicits additional information from parents. Provides parents with answers to their questions and timely, accurate information. For the speech therapy domain, provides parents with accurate explanations of the results of the child’s assessment. Evaluation And Assessment Establishes rapport with children served. Conducts observations in the natural or least restrictive environment as ordered by the IFSP/IEP team. Gathers and reviews documentation specific to the child’s developmental history. Conducts interviews with parents to obtain information and selects and administers assessment materials that are not discriminatory as ordered by the IFSP/IEP team. Determines the child’s level of functioning and expresses that in a summary of evaluation results and diagnostic impressions in an evaluation report for the IFSP/IEP team. Recordkeeping And Report Writing Ensures that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner. Contributes goals to the IFSP/IEP team and short-term objectives where appropriate. Writes and maintains required reports for therapy to meet MaineCare and other regulatory requirements. IFSP/IEP Team Participation Ensures that evaluation findings are reported to the IFSP/IEP team. Assists the IFSP/IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results. Early Intervention Or Special Education And Related Services Provides speech therapy services as specified by the IFSP/IEP. Communicates with CDS Case Managers and other providers through the course of a child’s IFSP/IEP. Billing Documentation (Insurance And Mainecare) Requests prescriptions and authorizations for referrals as required by CDS. Ensures proper billing to third parties, in accordance with CDS practice. Provides invoices to CDS in accordance with CINC requirements. Other Any other appropriate duties the Site Director deems necessary. Minimum Qualifications State of Maine Speech Therapist License (required if position is billing MaineCare) Maine Department of Education Certification 293 (allowable for non-MaineCare billing) Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of study Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods Ability to interact with a wide variety of people Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments Ability to establish an effective rapport with children and parents Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services Ability to teach and motivate young children How to Apply Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to: Stacey Mitchell, Site Director, CDS First Step, 5 Gendron Drive #1, Lewiston, ME 04240 Additional Information Veterans’ Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: CDS is an equal opportunity employer. CDS serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine`s children birth to age five. We have over 400 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr