SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Mission The Warren Center advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.

Core Values Demonstrate The Warren Center's Core Values:

We are family focused and work passionately for our families. We play well with others , we have fun, find joy and love a good laugh while treating everyone with respect, courtesy and honesty. We are curious , we ask why and we seek to understand, to learn and to grow. We are solution driven , when we see an issue, we speak up, act and don't rest until solutions work efficiently and well. Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the overall mission and purpose of The Warren Center by effectively evaluating and treating communication, feeding, and atypical development needs of children enrolled in The Warren Center's Early Childhood Intervention program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Speech Therapy Services Assess the need for communication, feeding, and atypical development services. Plan, implement, and revise appropriate communication, feeding, or atypical development plans for children and families. Provide services directly to children and families or as a consultant to other service providers. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply the coaching model approach, with strong collaborative documentation skills to support family-centered practices. Document all services, activities, and consultations within areas of training and expertise. Service Coordination Collaborate with families in a non-judgmental, healthy, helpful relationship Complete Individual Service Plans that focus on regular routines within the context of the family's life that enhance each child's development Document all service coordination activities Connect families with appropriate resources and support services within agency and the broader community Coordinate and collaborate care between professionals Transdisciplinary Collaborate in joint program planning through mutual team support Initiative in sharing knowledge and generating ideas with team members to support continuous program improvement. Supervise student interns or volunteers as appropriate Professional Development Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical practice at all times Endorse The Warren Center philosophy of service delivery, policies, and procedures Participate in continuing education and impart knowledge gained to other staff Serve as a resource for agency and community as opportunities arise. Actively engage in problem solving to support self, team, and organizational goals

Education and Experience Education Required:

Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of

Speech/Language Pathology Required:

Certificate of Clinical Competence once a fully licensed

Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure/Certification/Registration Required:

Licensed or in process of applying for such licensure as required by state board or committee

Required:

Adult, Child, Infant First Aid, CPR and AED certification

Experience Required:

Employment or practicum experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or their families Additional Technical Skills, Traits and Knowledge To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High energy and passion for The Warren Center's mission is essential Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with children, families, team members, physicians, and professionals; ability to appropriately observe professional boundaries. Organizational skills and ability to independently meet the demands of a large caseload, such as scheduling, documenting, meeting timelines. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening visits if warranted. Skills in conflict management, negotiation and resolution, teamwork, and ability to work amid distractions. Ability to travel independently to and from client homes. Environment The physical requirements and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Moderate to heavy physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds Kneeling, stooping, sitting on floor, rising from sitting, walking, standing Good vision Ability to read, write, and perform simple math. Ability to create methodologies and strategies to accomplish goals. Ability to analyze and synthesize data, develop plans, strategies, and outcomes based on data analysis. Ability to use common office equipment. Knowledge and use of computer technology applications utilized by The Warren Center. Work is performed in an office shared by several people, therapeutic playroom, child-care setting or client home. Work includes driving to and from many settings Equal Opportunity Employer The Warren Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in an inclusive culture for all. The Warren Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.