Speech Language Pathologist - Itinerant

About the Organization


The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Cayuga County New York, Inc. known today as the E. John Gavras Center was founded in 1953. It began as a small clinic, a therapeutic program for disabled children, in the Auburn Memorial Hospital with a physical therapist named John Gavras. The clinic was inspired by parents of children with developmental and physical disabilities who wanted another choice in care for their children. In two short years, the clinic needed more space expanding services, adding staff and serving many more children.

What began in 1953 was a program whose hallmark has always been cooperation with community organizations and responsiveness to the specific needs of the local citizenry. This philosophy has grown over the past 60 years and has evolved into an evaluation and treatment facility of the highest quality in Cayuga County providing educational, therapeutic, OPWDD and respite care to individuals with special needs of all ages. The geographic area serviced by the E. John Gavras Center includes Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins and Wayne Counties.

The E. John Gavras Center has grown dramatically itself over the past ten years offering a variety of programs and services to adults

Vision:
Our vision is to be an innovative leader in the provision of person centered services and supports, primarily for those individuals of all ages with special needs and their families through an array of quality programs and services.

Mission:
Helping People of all abilities reach their full potential since 1953. Come grow with us!

EOE Statement
The E. John Gavras Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist - Itinerant (Preschool)

Location: Happiness House Geneva site

Salary: $35 per session

Employment: Itinerant/12 Month position - Monday through Friday, flexible hours and schedule.

Summary/Objective: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. New York State License in Speech Pathology.
3. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
4. Current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
5. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
6. Must have demonstrated excellent listening skills.
7. Valid NYS Driver's License.
8. Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
9. Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Competency Requirements

1. Client focus.
2. Strong collaboration skills.
3. Communication proficiency.
4. Ethical Conduct.

Responsibilities include:

1. Imparts agency philosophy of "Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential" to children, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Upholds NYS Education Law/Practice Act as relating to the practice of speech therapy.
4. Performs appropriate evaluations to individuals to determine the need for speech therapy services.
5. Ensures valid prescriptions are written for all individuals on caseload.
6. Carries out treatment plans developed after evaluation, in clinic setting for the Article 16 and Article 28 outpatient clinics as well as the Preschool or School Programs, as necessary.
7. Available to consult with other professionals such as teachers, habilitation staff, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, to facilitate delivery of coordinated quality services to individuals.
8. Works with legal guardians, house staff or parents as integral members of the interdisciplinary team in the clinic, day hab or school setting, as needed.
9. Communicates with physicians, orthopedists and other medical personnel in order to facilitate evaluation and treatment of individuals.
10. Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency, program and department policies/guidelines.
11. Ensures knowledge of paperwork, Electronic Health Record and applicable Medicare and Medicaid regulations in order to provide appropriate documentation.
12. Attends all team, discipline and staff meetings as designated.
13. Maintains treatment area in an orderly manner to ensure safety.
14. Maintains all department equipment as appropriate.
15. Meets with interdisciplinary team and Program Supervisor as needed to review status and need of program modifications for individuals on caseload.
16. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
17. Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibility: None. May supervise a SLP Intern from an accredited institution periodically.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a preschool and clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This may include grasping components of communication equipment, visual acuity which permits the assembly of assistive communication devices, speaking clearly, listening. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to pull and push wheelchairs up to *250 - 300 pounds - maximum weight required.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

**Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to (full-time & part-time positions only):*

• Affordable Medical (full-time only) / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Term Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness with Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

EEO Statement : The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. New York State License in Speech Pathology.
3. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
4. Current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
5. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
6. Must have demonstrated excellent listening skills.
7. Valid NYS Driver's License.
8. Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
9. Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Competency Requirements

1. Client focus.
2. Strong collaboration skills.
3. Communication proficiency.
4. Ethical Conduct.

Location
Happiness House-Geneva Site

Full-Time/Part-Time
-unspecified-

Shift
-not applicable-

Category
Education

Number of Openings
1

Position
Speech Language Pathologist - Preschool

Division
Happiness House

Req Number
EDU-26-00019


This position is currently accepting applications.