Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant

BAMSI Early Intervention Position

BAMSI Early Intervention (BEI) is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old), who experience development delays or are at risk for developmental delay. BEI services can be provided in a family's home, daycare/educational programs, telehealth and are fully equipped EI Center. BAMSI EI services has a highly skilled team using an interdisciplinary approach team including:

• Developmental Specialist
• Physical Therapist
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Child Life Specialist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Nurse
• Specialty Service Providers

Early Intervention clinical trainings includes 0-3 development, specialized therapeutic techniques, family focused treatment and IFSP development. Willing to train candidates who meet the qualifications.

General Statement of Duties: Provide services to children with a wide variety of confirmed or suspected developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, write and implement ISPs for infants and young children
2. Serve as an advocate for parents and children in the first 766 evaluation when leaving the program.
3. Plan and participate in specialized child groups.
4. Work within an interdisciplinary team approach, providing consultation, training and supervision to other staff members.
5. Provide and support families with individualized home program.
6. Fulfill electronic health keeping requirements.
7. Attend meetings and appropriate trainings as required or as assigned by supervisor.
8. Perform duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
9. Perform duties in accordance with agency/program policies and procedures.
10. Perform other related work duties as needed or assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts license as SLPA required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and have own means of transportation.
• Must have accurate or correctable auditory and visual abilities to observe children and maintain safety.
• On an infrequent basis, must be able to respond rapidly to safeguard children during an emergency including threat of fire, disaster or imminent danger. Emergency response may require running, carrying or lifting children. Must be able to react quickly to prevent injury or harm to a child.
• On a moderate to frequent basis, must have the agility to move quickly to reach a child who may need assistance.
• Provide support and assistance to parents regarding child development and learning advocacy and community awareness.
• Work with community resources and referral sources and children and families, providing input or consultation to other agencies to aid in defining needs.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, sit or otherwise position self to closely interact with children.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stretch and participate in play