GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- Performance of complex early intervention services which foster and monitor child progress in the acquisition and mastery of functional skills to reduce or overcome limitations resulting from disabilities or developmental delays, to infants and toddlers and their families; under the authority of Health and Human Services Commission.
- Essential tasks include: collaboration as a member of interdisciplinary teams, evaluation, assessment, eligibility determination, treatment planning, documentation, therapeutic intervention and consultation services in family homes and community settings, records review and maintenance, other ECI related duties required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum: Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree, Licensed by the Texas Board of Speech Therapy Examiners, current SLP status and license.
- Must complete required hours for continuing professional education and ethics as discipline applicable.
- After employment, must complete required ECI State Trainings and LPS required trainings.
ESSENTIAL TASKS & STANDARDS
Performs motor and developmental evaluation and assessment accurately, using formal testing methods and Informed Clinical Opinion, in order to establish eligibility and developmental needs.
Participates as a collaborative team member for the Development of an Individualized Family Service Plan
Provision of Speech therapy Services as outlined in the IFSP
Provision of direct services to families in accordance with ECI of LifePath Systems productivity standards
Meets timeframes in accordance with LifePath Systems ECI Program
Functions as a contributing and effective team member of the ECI team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and childhood disabilities, birth to three.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
- Ability to contribute discipline specific skills and clinical judgment as a member of an interdisciplinary team which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
- Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, time management /organization skills, and basic computer skills.
- Ability to independently conduct discussions and formulate recommendations for developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
- Ability to comprehend and adhere to current methodologies in early intervention practices in the provision of Speech Therapy services.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS
- Must have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be able to complete all LifePath Systems training.
- Must be able to provide at least 3 professional or educational references.
BENEFITS
Salary Range: $ DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
Shift Hours: M-F 8-5pm (Hours can vary) (Part-time SLP to serve Wylie, TX and surrounding cities. 24 hours to 32 hours per week. Salary dependent upon experience.)
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.
If interested, please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume
Equal Opportunity Employer
LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
