Salary Range: $79,040-$85,280.00
POSITION SUMMARY: (Essential Functions of Position)
The Speech and Language Pathologist serves as a member of the clinical team. He/she provides diagnostic assessment and appropriate intervention within their scope of practice. They will also supervise students-in-training.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: Master’s degree accredited by the council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology.
Minimum Experience: Three years working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs): Must be able to perform CPR; good oral and written communication skills; computer literacy; ability to work well with others; ability to speak, read and write English proficiently; exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to interact effectively with the people we support and their families/caregivers; thorough knowledge of speech and language pathology evaluation practices and documentation; knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
Required Certification/Registration: Licensed by New York State Department of Education. Certificate of Clinical Competence a plus.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to squat/kneel on the floor and execute compressions to perform CPR; prolonged periods of sitting; must have visual acuity adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.; manual dexterity; speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate by phone or in person at normal volumes; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and to push individuals in wheelchairs. Occasional periods of prolonged walking and standing. Must be able to bend and stoop and reach overhead.
Working Conditions: Office and therapeutic setting; subject to exposure of blood borne pathogens, dust, odors and other hazardous material
Corporate Compliance:
Employees must comply with agency or governing body rules, regulations and policies and procedures. Any employee who witnesses or learns about a violation or possible violation of agency or governing body rules, regulations or policies and procedures is required to immediately report this to his/her supervisor or the agency’s corporate compliance officer.
The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.