Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist; Outpatient Clinics

About the Organization

CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities.

On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people. Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

CP Rochester and Happiness House Outpatient Clinics

$27.00 - $33.65 commensurate with experience

This is a per diem position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday variable each day during clinic business hours (8:00am-4:30pm)

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of speech and/or language disorders of the individuals enrolled in or referred to CP.

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New York State License in Speech Pathology or be eligible for a New York State License in Speech Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.
• Current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have demonstrated excellent listening skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical practice.
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Individual Focus
• General, Verbal and Numerical Intelligence

• Promotes the CP Rochester and the Happiness House Vision, Mission and Philosophy.
• Upholds NYS Education Law/Practice Act as relating to the practice of speech therapy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Performs appropriate evaluations to individuals to determine the need for speech therapy services.
• Ensures valid prescriptions are written for all individuals on caseload.
• Carried out treatment plans developed after evaluation, in clinic setting for the Article 16 and Article 28 outpatient clinics as well as the Preschool or School Programs, as necessary.
• Available to consult with other professionals such as…