A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
The purpose of the Early Intervention (Infant Development) Provider role is to provide family-centered, early intervention services to infants and toddlers (from birth until their third birthday) and their families following the guidelines of North Dakota Early Intervention Services. The early intervention provider will provide developmental assessments and services (home visits, consultations, parent coaching) that address the child's developmental delays and meet the unique needs of the child and family.
ABOUT MYNA EARLY INTERVENTION
The Myna approach to Early Intervention is grounded in a family-centered and collaborative model. We believe in working closely with parents and caregivers to empower them with the knowledge and skills to support their child's development. By working together as a team, we can create a supportive environment that fosters the child's growth and progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or years' experience required: Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience in early child development, special education, or developmental disabilities is preferred. Must have current and active licensure in individual discipline. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license in order to travel to homes/daycares where services take place. CFY Mentorship available for SLPs PRN status
Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of typical and atypical infant and toddler development and the influence of environmental, cultural/linguistic, family, and health/medical/socio-economic factors on child growth and development. Able to work with team members to provide assessments, analyze results, and effectively communicate assessment findings in verbal and written forms to family. Able to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that is based on assessment results and a child and family's routines and priorities. Able to facilitate visits designed to produce positive outcomes for children and families by using various models of collaboration, consultation, and coaching with families and early intervention personnel. Able to ensure adherence to regulatory timelines and other procedures for federal, state, and local regulations and standards pertaining to early intervention services. Must have strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with children, families, and team members. Able to effectively schedule and coordinate service times with families. Able to be flexible to the changing needs and circumstances of families.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Myna Early Intervention is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLY TODAY
If you are a passionate and enthusiastic professional with a background in Speech-Language Pathology, looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and our community, we invite you to join our team at Myna EI. Apply today to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment focused on helping children and families in our community.
