Speech-Language Pathologist II

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Job Description - Speech-Language Pathologist II (260006MW)

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist II - ( 260006MW )

Description

This Position is located in Danvers MA.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) would like to announce the availability of a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist II position working in the Northeast Region for Northeast Residential Services. This position is responsible for the overall day to day management of the group home including supervision of all staff and individuals as assigned. Incumbent of this position evaluates individual skillsand needs forcommunicationand dysphagia disorders, develops, conducts and/or oversees the provision of treatment programs, consults with primary caregivers and professionals, provides in-service training andperformsrelatedwork as required.

The basic purpose is to provide oroverseespeech andlanguagepathology and dysphagiatreatmentto individuals living in Northeast Residential State operated homes

• Evaluates individuals' needs for communication therapy by formal and informal test procedures. Interprets testing results for development of functional therapy, habilitative or rehabilitative programs.
• Evaluates individuals' swallowing status by performing clinical bedside swallowing evaluation and oral peripheral examination. Interpret results for treatment programs.
• Plans and conducts treatment by developing, selecting and utilizing methods and techniques of communication and dysphagia therapy; by participating in support teams and incorporating speech and language and dysphagia services into individual treatment plans; by selecting appropriate remedial equipment and materials; and by consulting with designers and providers of adaptive and augmentative equipment to enable individuals to resolve communication disorders.
• Maintains documentation on individual services following professional standards and facility/regulation guidelines and mandates.
• Provides in-service training to professional and non-professional support team members, including families, for carryover of role-released services.
• Procures, maintains inventory of, and distributes materials related to communication disorders (may include ensuring that basic materials and equipment related to dysphagia management are available for individuals' use.)

• Performs other job duties as needed

Full-Time 40 hours per week
9:00am
-5:00pm

Days Off:
Sun/Saturday

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities (CPPD) Abuse Registry Search: https:cppdmass.gov
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1
- Ext. #4.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least one year, after licensure, of…