Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking an Audiologist II in either Morehead or Prestonsburg. The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) provides comprehensive services for children and youth with special health care needs through our pediatric specialty clinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws. Performs professional work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communicative disorders of hearing. Participates in hearing conservation programs, in aural habilitative and rehabilitative programming, coordinates the audiological work of subordinate staff members and performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serves as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team. Provides diagnostic and case management of audiologic services to Clinic and Non-Clinic patients.
- Provides services related to hearing devices including evaluations, fittings, repairs, modifications and routine monitoring. Oversees annual calibration of audiological equipment and monitors warranted repair.
- Partners and collaborates with regional birthing hospitals, families and community audiologists to ensure infants are screened for hearing loss and receive warranted follow up services.
- Counsels patients and families on available resources in home community. Facilitates transition from pediatric to adult care.
- Plans and organizes, develops educational programs for families and other professionals or staff.
- Coordinates the audiometric work of nonprofessional or professional subordinate staff including nurses/hospital and school personnel, graduate students, early interventionists and others.
- Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Experience with cochlear implants and other implantable devices is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Records Management.
- Travels throughout the region as needed.
If you a seeking a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in communities across Kentucky we would love to review your application for Audiologist II.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
