Cerebral Palsy of Westchester provides services to children and adults with all developmental disabilities, including Autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Our mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities receive needed services and enjoy activities regardless of the level of their ability.
SUMMARY:
CPW is seeking a Full-Time Certified Speech Therapist that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. The position will be in the Bridge School program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
- Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology as directed in the IEP.
- Provides counseling, guidance and language development therapy to children with disabilities.
- Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
- Administers, scores, and interprets speech and language evaluations.
- Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned children per the IEP.
- Evaluates and monitors children. Reviews treatment plans, and assesses individual performance. Modifies, changes, or writes new programs as needed.
- Maintains records as required by the Department of Health, State Education Department and administrative regulations.
- Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
- Instructs children to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.
- Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups.
- Maintains attendance records as required by governing bodies.
- Develops augmentative communication systems as appropriate.
- Serves as consultant to classroom teachers to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree from an accredited school as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Port Chester, NY 10573 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Port Chester, NY 10573: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
