Speech And Language Pathologist (Buncombe County) –Temporary Solutions Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

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 www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

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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 temporaries 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’s 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 Black Mountain – Buncombe County. This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 932 Old Highway 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The Speech and Language Pathologist provides communication services, dysphagia assessments and monitoring and assistance to residents with Developmental Disabilities and neuro cognitive disorders who reside at BMNTC. Position provides direct assessment, consultation, and training to residents, resident representatives, members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and other key departments to ensure provision of services. This position is part of the Therapeutic Services Team (TST). BMNTC is a comprehensive, long term, 24-hour residential environment serving persons with Dementia and/or Developmental Disabilities, who require continuous medical/physical support and comprehensive services coordinated by an interdisciplinary team in compliance with OBRA 87 Regulations. Hourly salary to be based on education and/or years of relevant work experience as reflected on the application.

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Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered.

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“See Resume” is not acceptable to show work history. Considerable knowledge of speech-language therapy principles, including clinical assessment related to swallowing and cognition. Demonstrated experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience providing education to residents, care providers, employees, and resident representatives.

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Experience in working with individuals with neurocognitive disorders. Advanced experience with dysphagia diagnosis and interventions. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact TSRecruit@nc.gov and/or 984-236-1040. Temporary Solutions Office of State Human Resources 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609