Speech and Language Pathologist (Haywood) (Temporary)

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in 367 Dellwood Road - Haywood County with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $42.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Description of Work: Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of speech/language pathology as applicable to children birth to three, including speech and language development, articulation, phonology, oral-motor function and pediatric dysphagia.

• Working knowledge of augmentative communication options and devices for this population.
• Ability to deliver SLP services both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffings and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, patients' families, medical personnel, and other CDSA staff members, and to deal tactfully with the public. Ability to travel throughout a 4-county area as needed (travel reimbursement or state vehicle provided).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• Considerable knowledge of services, policies and procedures related to area of specialization.
• Ability to compile, assimilate and organize printed and electronic information;
• Ability to utilize relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
• Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology and 2 years of experience as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

Additional Training/Experience: Experience in a multi-disciplinary pediatric setting. Licensed to practice as a speech/language pathologist in the state of North Carolina. Employee is responsible for maintaining licensure in good standing.

Additional Licensure or Certification Preferred: Certification of Clinical Competence by the American Speech Language Hearing Association is required.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Debra Marie Arbeiter

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