Early Intervention Provider - Speech Language Pathologist - TARC tiny-k

Early Intervention Provider - Speech Language Pathologist - TARC tiny-k

TARC, INC

Topeka, KS Job Details Full-time From $34 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Parent and caregiver training as behavioral support Collaborate with healthcare professionals Intake Local agency collaboration Mid-level Driver's License Working with children Driving Care plan development Speech-Language Pathology License Direct support Data entry Patient progress monitoring Home health Working with individuals with speech impairments Early intervention 4 years Care coordination Home & community care experience Home visits (communication methods) Community resource coordination Full Job Description Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (Greenbush) is looking for a creative and quality driven speech-language pathologist to work with families that include infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will be located at TARC, Inc. in Topeka, KS. The therapist will work as part of a team conducting evaluations, program planning, and caregiver coaching in children's homes, childcare settings and other community locations. The position will open February 1, 2025, we will continue to interview candidates until we find a match for our program. Alisha Delgado, M.A. CCC-SLP, shared this description of working with TARC's tiny-k program, " One of my favorite parts of working at TARC tiny-k is the intense level of teaming with disciplines outside of Speech Pathology! The amount of knowledge I have gained working alongside OT, PT, and ECSE teachers is invaluable. I know that my level of treatment for kids I serve is elevated by all the cross education we receive from each other. As a feeding and swallowing specialist, my passion has been supported in ways that has helped us elevate our services in our network to the highest levels. The level of knowledge and expertise in our network professionals is great for new graduates looking for the next level of training to become the best at what they do!"

Requirements:

Applicant must hold or be eligible for Kansas certification/licensure in speech-language pathology. Four years' experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. Must have and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License as well as a satisfactory driving record. All applicants will be required to present a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) at the time of application.

Essential Functions:

Conduct intake and screening visits (to determine eligibility for services) at the family's home, childcare, or other natural setting. Work as a transdisciplinary team member to collaboratively serve eligible infants and toddlers. Participate in team evaluations to determine the eligibility of referred children, as well as participate in team assessment to determine the functional developmental strengths/challenges of eligible children. Work together with families and other team members to develop appropriate Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) based upon family-identified priorities. Provide Family Service coordination including identifying, mobilizing, and coordinating community resources and services to enable the family to receive the maximum benefits from early intervention services. Collaborate with other community resources for assigned families. Complete appropriate documentation for accountability, compliance, billing, data entry and communication with other providers according to state, federal and local guidelines. Deliver ongoing home and community-based intervention utilizing a primary provider model and coaching interaction style for caregiver support to increase the child's participation, engagement and independence throughout daily routines and activities. Participate in teaming process. Monitor parent-child progress in terms of goals met. Southeast Kansas Education Center conducts background screenings, post-offer, pre-employment, and random drug testing. If interested, please go to www.greenbush.org and complete the application entitled Early Intervention - SLP - TARC tiny-k. Further inquiries can be sent to Kelly Frantz-Langford, Children's Services Assistant Director, TARC, 2701 SW Randolph Ave., Topeka, KS 66611 785-232-0597 X8631 E.O.

E Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person