Speech Language Pathologist , II or III

Position: Speech Language Pathologist I, II or III
Job Posting Title Speech Language Pathologist I, II or IIIAgency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization
340 District 6

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time Part time

Job Type Temporary Compensation The  hourly rate for this position is up to $37.02 based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description Location :
Purcell - 919 North Ninth Ave.

Salary :

Level I: up to $32.69 / hourly, based on education and experience

Level II: up to $34.33 / hourly based on education and experience

Level III: up to $37.02 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time :
Part time

Work Schedule :
Monday – Friday Primary Hours :
Hours may vary Position

Description:

Sooner Start is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the Sooner Start program is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of speech and language which may include help with social communication, speech sounds, and feeding/swallowing.

This position is responsible for providing diagnostics and therapeutic services in the areas of speech and language development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.

Position Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)Participates in family interview.

Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.

Evaluates and treat children with suspected developmental communication delays to determine need for services.

Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.

Coaches caregivers on implementing strategies to increase communication.

Provides services to families in their native language through collaboration with interpreters when necessary.

Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.

Performs hearing screenings and makes appropriate referrals.

Conducts group and individual speech and language treatment as appropriate

Prepares and maintains progress reports, evaluations and records as needed

Participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).Consults with community agencies, childcare and school systems on behalf of families and may provide special programs as requested.

Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

All other duties as assigned.

Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and…