Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Description Anderson Education Center - Staatsburg, NY Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Graduate Degree Salary Range : $64,398.02 - $68,673.40 Salary/year Job Shift : First Job Category : Education Description The Speech Language Pathologist/ Therapist (SLP or SLT) provides assessment, remediation, consultation, caseload management and staff development for communication disorders through direct and indirect services. QUALITY OF LIFE EXPECTATION FOR ALL STAFF: To actively further the agency's mission to optimize quality of life (QofL) for individuals served by monitoring and implementing systems that promote the QofL of the individuals in our care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SLP/ SLT provides assessments on students according to their speech and language needs. The SLP/ SLT provides individual and group speech and language therapy for communication disorders, including functional communication, augmentative and alternative communication, oral-motor skills, speech and language development. The SLP/ SLT provides consultation and collaboration to classroom staff and related disciplines. The SLP/ SLT informs and educates the public and supports the profession. Provide consultative services to program staff regarding student communication support and intervention planning. Observe, train and provide consultation to the educational and residential programs as assigned. Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree in Communication Disorders, with New York State Initial/ Provisional Certification, or Professional/Permanent Certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Language Disabilities or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped. Must maintain qualifications in the crisis intervention procedure of the agency. Must be capable at all times of initiating or assisting in all components of the crisis intervention of the agency. Must be capable at all times of assisting occupants in the orderly evacuation of the facility, by both primary and secondary paths in the event of fire or other emergency.

BENEFITS:

College partnerships that provide discounts Scholarships available! 403B with company match Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.) Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA And much more, see link below Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor. EOE Keyword Search: ABA, ASD, Autism, Cognitive, Education, SLP, Special Education, Human Services, Special Needs, Treatment Team, health care, Behavioral, Supervisor, Students with Disabilities Company Description Agency Philosophy ACA's core philosophy is that all people deserve to live a life of quality. ACA has evolved into an organization that has the expertise, resources and technology to enable the agency to contribute much toward the optimization of the quality of life of those it serves.

MISSION

Optimizing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism

VISION

Anderson Center for Autism as a world-class provider and leader Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our treatment approach focuses on techniques and interventions that use reinforcement to teach our individuals the skills they need to strive for independence and reach their full potential. Our professional team administers ABA programs that comprehensively address each individuals educational, emotional and social needs in a proactive, positive manner. We understand that autism dramatically affects the lives of all who face it. For families, the autism community and public organizations, Anderson Center is uniquely qualified to serve as a valuable, compassionate resource by providing education, support and outreach services, and information aimed at delivering assistance and increasing overall autism awareness #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC