Licensed Speech Therapist with First Steps

Job Description

Job Description

Our Vision

The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.

We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.

Our Mission

To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.

At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.

Job Description  

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Speech Therapist with First Steps

DIVISION: Therapy

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt 

STATUS: 3-18 billable hours/week with flexibility of setting your own schedule.

RATE OF PAY: $70/billable hour – no taxes taken out 1099 Contracted LLC position  

First Steps is a state program whose mission is:  To partner with Hoosier families whose young children are experiencing developmental delays and connect them with services that help them promote their child’s development.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

1. Therapists provide services according to the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan.  Therapy sessions typically occur 1 x week for 60 minutes, it may be less depending on the child’s need. 
2. DSI works as the supervisor and assigns referrals and manages billing for the program.  DSI assist therapist with enrollment in the program and annual credentialing. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Therapists work with children ages 0-3 and their families to help their child meet developmental milestones in Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Cognitive, Adaptive, Social, and Social Communication areas.  Services occur in the child’s natural environment which may be their home, day care, or a community setting.  Location of services is determined by the family. 

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Possess and maintain a clear criminal and driving record.
4. Maintain a valid driver's license, insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job.  The supervisor, as specified above, may elaborate on, or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.