Speech Language Pathologist - Birth to Three

Location Greater Hartford, CT Organization Harc, Inc. Work Schedule M-F (Flexible) FLSA Status Non-exempt Reports to Senior Director of Birth - Three Role Summary As a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) at Harc, Inc. Steppingstones, a state‑contracted Birth to Three program, your role will be to support the developmental needs of children enrolled in our program. A heavy focus will be on supporting children’s communication development. The SLP may also support infants and young toddlers with feeding/swallowing concerns, in consultation with the child’s medical team. The SLP will conduct evaluations/assessments and use the information gathered to help determine a child’s eligibility for services, as well as develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). As a member of the IFSP team, the SLP will function as families’ Primary Service Provider (PSP) or Supporting Service Provider (SSP). As a family’s PSP, the SLP will serve as their main point of contact and provide the majority of their services. As a family’s SSP, the SLP will support the family’s PSP to learn and carryover strategies to support the child’s development. In both PSP and SSP roles, the SLP will recommend strategies to support children’s development across developmental areas, with a focus on receptive and expressive communication. This may include the use of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) systems. The SLP will also oversee data collection to monitor child progress and inform decisions about ongoing service delivery. All services occur in each child’s natural environment (e.g., home or daycare), within the context of everyday routines and activities (e.g., dressing/diapering, mealtime, play). Using coaching as a style of interaction, the SLP will ensure parents/caregivers understand strategies to support their child’s development. The SLP will also support team members’ understanding of strategies to support each child’s development. The SLP will attend weekly staff meetings with the regional team and meet monthly with the Program Director for 1:1 supervision. Key Responsibilities Conduct evaluations and assessments Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Provide direct and/or consultative services to children and families Support the selection and ongoing use of AAC devices/systems that match each child’s developmental profile Oversee data collection Use coaching as a style of interaction to ensure parent- or caregiver‑implemented evidence‑based practices (EBPs) to support child learning Provide training for team members and children’s parents/caregivers as needed Knowledge of and adherence to Connecticut Birth to Three System policies and procedures Additional Job Functions Apply various evidence‑based teaching strategies such as environmental arrangement, reinforcement, and instructional practices Administer, score, and interpret standardized‑norm referenced assessments such as Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition (BDI‑3), Goldman‑Fristoe Test of Articulation, Third Edition (GFTA‑3), Receptive‑Expressive Emergent Language Test, Fourth Edition (REEL‑4), Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition (PLS‑5) Administer, score, and interpret curriculum‑based assessments such as the Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers; Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Curriculum Checklist; Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP); Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR) Write evaluation/assessment reports regarding children’s participation, highlighting developmental strengths and areas where support is needed Develop and implement in‑service trainings for transdisciplinary team members as needed Key Competencies Participate in and help maintain a culture of respect and accountability Utilize strong problem‑solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure Demonstrate excellent organization and time management to prioritize and meet deadlines Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills during interactions with children, their families and/or caregivers, colleagues, and community members including local education agencies Family‑Centered Approach Demonstrate a commitment to supporting children and families; maximizing family capacity to support child learning Show empathy and patience, and maintain a non‑judgmental attitude for diverse abilities and backgrounds Advocacy And Collaboration Facilitate knowledge‑sharing and access to local resources/services essential for children and family success Build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and strategic partners Demonstrate strong advocacy skills to promote inclusion and opportunities for children and their families Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team; consider problems from different perspectives and appreciate different disciplines’ approaches and values Qualifications MS or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Speech‑Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA), including participation in ongoing professional development activities to maintain certification Licensure from Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, including participation in ongoing professional development activities to maintain licensure Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Proficiency in Microsoft and associated applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word) Experience working with young children and their families preferred Physical Requirements Work is active; activity varies from light to moderate and may include lifting 50lb Ability to complete a significant amount of documentation and/or data entry on a computer/tablet with or without reasonable accommodations Benefits Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits (Harc, Inc. covers up to 94% of a single person’s health insurance premium) 401(k) retirement plan with a 9.5% employer contribution Employer‑paid life insurance options Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement Staff recognition and appreciation programs Harc, Inc. employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Equal Opportunity Employer Harc, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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