Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title

Speech-Language Pathologist

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

$78,193.00/yr - $98,121.00/yr

• Independently performs the duties below; and provides consultation upon referral for individuals’ communication and swallowing needs, including appropriate follow‑up regarding guidelines, staff training, and direct therapy.
• Assesses individuals who have swallowing disorders; conducts oral‑motor assessments; and coordinates and carries out swallowing evaluations.
• Teaches individuals how to develop and strengthen muscles used to swallow and/or speak, including how to make sounds and improve their voices.
• Recommends diet consistencies and dining techniques.
• Trains staff in choking prevention, dysphagia, aspiration, and communication.
• Serves as a member of a multi‑disciplinary treatment team; and assists in the development of individuals’ treatment plans.
• Monitors and records changes in individuals’ conditions and maintains a variety of records, in accordance with agency guidelines and requirements.

May provide clinical supervision and training to Graduate Speech‑Language Pathologists.

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Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist in New York State or certification in Speech Language Pathology by ASHA.

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; or be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

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• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non‑competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• Starting salary for this title reflects the geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). Geographic Pay Differential is also added to the job rate ($94,121).
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