Speech-Language Pathologist- Tompkins County Whole Health Dept.

Tompkins County is building an in-house therapy team to provide evaluations and services for children in the Early Intervention Program. This role will primarily deliver speech and language therapy in the home for infants and toddlers who are currently on the waitlist for services.We're looking for a licensed, compassionate SLP who is passionate about early childhood development and family-centered care. Join a team dedicated to reducing service delays and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children across Tompkins County.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1.Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State approved College or University with a Master's degree inspeech therapy AND one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time) post-licensure experience specificallyperforming speech therapy with children ages birth to three years; OR 2. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) above.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:At the time of application, the candidate must possess a full license (limited permit to practice is not acceptable) and currentregistration issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist in New YorkState.All applicants must possess CPR certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) at the time of appointmentand maintain such certification for the duration of employment.All applicants are required to possess a valid New York State Driver's License at the time of application and maintain such licensefor the duration of employment.Approved individual providers who deliver early intervention services must demonstrate continued professional developmentrelated to their professional field of practice, and on state and municipal policies and procedures of the Early Intervention Program, including participation in NYSDOH sponsored training. Providers shall participate in a minimum of ten clock (10) hours of professional development activities per year. Such professional development activities are not restricted to NYSDOH sponsored training and may include other professional activities necessary for licensure and activities identified by the provider to increase the provider's professional skills and knowledge.Providers must maintain documentation as proof of participation and must share this documentation with agencies that they deliver EIP services for. This documentation must be available at the time of provider monitoring review. New York State sponsored training is available online and free to providers and parents.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This is a professional position involving responsibility for providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education of awide variety of services for individuals assigned to a speech therapy program. This work is performed under the written order of aphysician and under the general supervision of the Division Director or supervisor. The Speech & Language Pathologist will workcollaboratively with a diverse population of physicians, educators, children, their families/caregivers, and Whole Health staff aspart of an interdisciplinary team to analyze the individual's needs and design a program that serves to improve the speech and/orfeeding needs of the child. The employee exercises a high level of autonomy and independent judgment. Contact with childrenand their families is the primary function of the position. Duties and responsibilities focus on providing direct care to others. Highinterpersonal skills and understanding are needed to persuade, motivate, or influence others, to facilitate meetings involvingimportant or difficult issues. Internal contacts are with employees in the immediate work unit and/or closely related units orsupport groups and are required to fulfill basic work objectives. External contacts are with professional associates, liaisons,community groups and involve the development and delivery of programs or services. The work requires moderate physical effortsuch as periods of sitting on the floor, walking, standing, bending, reaching or repetitive motion and lifting of moderately heavyitems (like small children, equipment, and supplies). Equipment used requires considerable precision, manual dexterity and/oroperating knowledge and skill. Due to extensive computer usage, the job requires considerable visual effort. Psychological demands are considerable for this position, with tight deadlines, and frequent exposure to distressing human situations. The work environment has moderate exposure to disagreeable conditions. The work involves some risk of minimal injury or illness.Supervision of others is not normally a function of this position. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.Minimum Salary: 37.95Maximum Salary: 39.94Salary Unit: Hourly