SPEECH PATHOLOGIST II

Job Description and Duties

Speech Pathologist II - Under the general clinical direction of the Medical Director or designee, and direct supervision of Medical Services the Speech Pathologist II, following all established guidelines, policy and procedure, and rules and regulations, is a senior level employee, who plans, organizes, and supervises speech therapy clinics for individuals and coordinates therapy or instructional programs for individuals or level of care employees. Primary care services include planning, organizing, and directing screening and evaluation of voice, language, swallowing, speech and language disability; providing individual and group speech therapy to individuals; conducting in­ service training for lay and professional workers in recognition and treatment of speech, voice, and language disabilities; attending clinics and maintaining notes; developing and directing research projects; supervising the work of a small staff of Speech Pathologists I and Speech Pathologist License Applicants and performing other duties as required.

Speech Pathologist I - Administers diagnostic tests to determine the nature and extent of speech disorders; provides individual and group communication services to individuals ; prepares reports and summaries on diagnosis, prognosis, progress, and recommendations for assigned cases; confers with teachers, parents, and employees regarding progress and treatment; trains parents and employees in therapeutic procedures and methods of motivating individuals toward communication strategies. Responsible for maintaining a current license.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. The Position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment. Incumbent will be working on a personal computer extended periods of time to develop spreadsheets, presentations, and data dashboards. May require frequent walking and standing within an 8-hour period, and prolonged sitting in front of a computer. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.

Typical Working Conditions: On-going interaction with individuals. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to clinical nursing environment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Speech Pathologist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), copy of degree/transcripts and Speech Pathologist license by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess, and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .
*** You must submit a copy of your degree/transcripts. Please redact birthdate and social security number from transcripts. If selected for hire, an official transcript will be required prior to being appointed. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to Influence change and strengthen the community. Set an example each day through positive and pro-role modeling, utilizing dynamic security concepts. Willingness to play a significant role in the collaborative efforts toward treatment and public safety enhancement. Ability to facilitate conversations as a coach and mentor, engaging in a respectful and understanding manner ability to build trust, improve communication, and assist with the transformation of correctional culture.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.

Examination Information and Cutoff Date

Interested individuals must take and pass the  Speech Pathologist II examination to obtain list eligibility. Click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin and follow the instructions provided: 

Interested individuals must take and pass the  Speech Pathologist I examination to obtain list eligibility. Click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin and follow the instructions provided: 

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first cutoff date will be 11/16/26 with cutoffs every month thereafter and may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Copy of possession of a valid license to practice speech pathology in California as determined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. (Includes possession of a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or deemed equivalent as defined by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee.)
• Other - Possession of an earned doctorate degree in speech pathology, speech correction, or a closely related field if substituting for the required experience