Speech Technician II

and the job listing Expires on September 17, 2026

Agency
:
Department of Human Services

Job Requisition : 58139

Opening Date: 08/17/2026

Closing Date: 08/28/2026

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,272 – $5,641 per month ($51,264 – $67,692 per year) + bilingual pay

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC028

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Posting Identification Number 58139

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Under direct supervision, provides Speech, Language and Hearing programs and services at Ludeman Developmental Center. Conducts routine communication training programs under the direction and guidance of the Hearing and Speech Specialist; assists in development and utilization of program materials and techniques; assists in the development and preparation of communication devices; organizes, schedules and conducts clinical hearing and speech assessments and therapy services;

prepares and presents the Annual Speech and Language Assessment Review report for the individual Services Plan meeting; maintains routine records, progress notes, and data collection sheets; attends and actively participates in mandatory training. Utilizes manual communication skills with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.

• Provides Speech, Language and Hearing programs and services at Ludeman Center.
• Assists in development and utilization of program materials and techniques for carrying out speech, language and hearing therapy.
• Assists the hearing and speech specialist in the development and preparation of communication devices.
• Organizes, schedules and conducts clinical hearing and speech assessments and therapy services for Clinical and Behavioral Services.
• Prepares and presents the Annual Speech and Language Assessment Review report for the individual Services Plan meeting.
• Maintains routine records, progress notes, and data collection sheets.
• Attends and actively participates in mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college with courses in social science, psychology and education or related field.
• Requires…