Speech Language Therapist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
DSNWK's Home Base Early Intervention Services (Kid-Link) for children birth - 3 years of age is looking for Infant/Toddler Professionals! We've recently expanded our services and will be hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to base out of our Stockton, KS Kid Link Office!
Kid-Link has been proudly serving families in Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Smith, Osborne, and Russell counties since 1976. Now we are excited to include Ellis and Rush counties in our service area!
Infant-toddler early intervention services are available to infants and toddlers to enhance development and minimize potential for developmental delays and recognize the significant brain development that occurs during the child’s first three years. Services provided are unique and specific to each child’s needs and occur in their homes. Intervention services include screenings, home visits, occupational, physical, speech or behavioral therapy and other intervention services - all performed by members of the Kid-Link team in conjunction with the child’s Primary Care Provider.
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to great benefits including Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical and dental insurance, Vision Care Direct vision insurance, Aflac products, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, company paid life insurance, PTO, and KPERS retirement. You’ll also have paid travel, flexible schedules, Monday - Friday daytime hours, and a family friendly environment.
DSNWK is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of the early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities within the counties served by Kid-Link.
Kid-Link Early Intervention is an evidence based coaching model that provides therapy services in the child’s natural setting. The therapist will assist, evaluate and provide assistance in the development of the Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) in meeting goals that are driven by the family outcomes desired Work with the Kid-Link.
Assist in the planning, organizing and the implementation of the early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities within the counties served by Kid-Link. Assess, evaluate and provide assistance in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) in meeting goals that are driven by the family outcomes desired. Provide services to the child/family utilizing the Primary Service Provider model to build capacity of the parents/caregivers to support the child.
The treatment of the children and their families with dignity and respect is a prime responsibility.
Follow the procedures developed by DSNWK, the Kansas State Board of Education, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and follow the Part C Procedure Manual for Infant Toddler Services in Kansas.
Serve as Primary Service Provider (PSP) to appropriate assigned caseload. Consult with team members in strategies and coaching to assist identified outcomes.
Work jointly with the Director and Kid-Link department staff to develop and implement policies pertaining to the Kid-Link early intervention program in accordance with Part C services in Kansas.
Report to the Director of Service Coordination on the progress and emerging service delivery changes/problems within the Kid-Link program and/or other agencies associated with Kid-Link.
Participate in DSNWK long range planning process and the Kid-Link Network Continuous Improvement Plan by creating and completing goals and objectives and reporting outcomes to the Director.
Assist in the development and implementation of the IFSP through evaluations, observations, teaching, modeling and monitoring the progress. The services may be directly related to Speech Language and/or other areas of normal development.
Act a the contact person for parents and other service providers concerning the Kid-Link program.
Complete appropriate screenings, and assessments for determining eligibility for infants and toddlers in the counties served and other appropriate screen as…
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