Description

Job/Position Title:   Speech-Language Pathologist       

Reports to:   Children’s Services Director                    Hours:  12-24 hours per week or negotiable 

Department:   Children’s Services                                 Salary: Negotiable

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing transdisciplinary model speech/language therapy services to children with special needs at Little Light House as a licensed speech/language pathologist and function within the trans-disciplinary (TD) philosophy and team of the Little Light House.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

       Performs assessments, therapy interventions in individual and group activities for children with special needs per LLHKY policies. Timelines, and bible based curriculum. 

       Develops appropriate therapeutic goals, in conjunction with the families, for each child assigned

       Establishes and provide speech/ language/oral motor and communication intervention consistent with transdisciplinary (TD) functions and approach, supported by assistive technology.

       Participates in assistive technology team functions as related to augmentative communication

       programs or related equipment and devices, preparing documentation to insurance for approval

      of speech generating devices

       Consults with staff and parents regarding equipment, behavior and other therapeutic needs of the children.

       Models for classroom staff therapeutic, behavioral and speech/language/feeding interventions, AAC devices, therapeutic small group activities and proper use of equipment in a TD manner.

       Provides in-service training to staff, volunteers and parents when requested or as needed

       Collaborates with other TD team members regarding the total therapeutic needs of the children.

       Designs and directs classroom speech/language/oral motor/communication systems which are aligned with the curriculum

       Consults, as needed, with outside therapists, professionals or agencies that are providing assistance to a particular student, to ensure coordination of programs.

       Participates in assistive technology (AT) and TD team functions and documentation as assigned

       Consults with staff regarding speech language/communication interventions, oral motor programs, behaviorally related interventions related to sensory processing disorders or autism.

       Provides in-service training to staff, volunteers, and parents, as needed.

       Coordinates with the other transdisciplinary team members regarding the total communication needs of the children.

       Consults as needed with community therapists who provide outside therapy service to children to ensure continuation of program.

       Collaborates with others regarding website content for the global classroom as requested

       Serves as point therapist for a classroom to manage team staffing and documentation and other special class specific activities as assigned

       Other duties as needed or required.  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

       Licensed in State of Kentucky as Speech Language Pathologist or in the process of obtaining a license and CCC with American Speech and Hearing Association

       Minimum one-year experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred. 

       Maintains professional license, required continuing education units 

       Possesses current knowledge and skills in:

         Neurological development.

         Speech/Language/ Oral motor development

         Adaptive equipment/ ACC/ AT.

         Speech/language procedures and interventions

         Interpersonal relationships

         Supervision of assigned employees, students or volunteers

       Excellent analytical skills, communication and teaching skills

       Manages confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment (if applicable).

       Incorporate a welcoming and teaching attitude towards guests, student interns and others who come to learn from the LLHKY team

       Personal relationship with Christ manifested consistently for the duration of her/his life as a Christian

       Works independently and cooperatively  as a team member with all LLHKY staff 

       Demonstrates emotional stability, maturity, and a desire to grow spiritually such that spiritual principles will be reflected in their day-to-day interactions, and genuine concern for a job done correctly and with regard to others

       Support for and participation in the trans-disciplinary team approach to Special Education

       Holds current CPR certificate or willing to get one; has or willing to get a TB test

Preferred:

       Experience with children birth through six years of age

       Experience with sign language

       Excellent skills in: Communication, learning new tasks, teamwork, organization, initiative and self-directed completion of job

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