Speech Language Pathologist

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and assessments to assist in determining eligibility for the Birth to 3 Program in accordance with Federal and State requirements. Administer and interpret standardized and informal assessments, caregiver interviews, clinical observations, and other appropriate assessment methods, primarily in the areas of communication, speech and language development, feeding, and swallowing.
• Participate with families, Service Coordinators, and other team members in the development, implementation, review, and modification of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Assist in identifying child and family strengths, needs, concerns, priorities, resources, and functional outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based early intervention services within the child’s natural environments, including homes, childcare settings, and community locations. Services may address receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication, early communication and literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, and feeding and swallowing.
• Use family-centered coaching strategies to strengthen parents’ and caregivers’ ability to support their child’s development and participation within everyday routines and activities.
• Serve as the primary coach for assigned children and families when identified by the team. Provide discipline-specific consultation to other primary coaches and participate in joint visits when additional expertise is needed.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with other Birth to 3 professionals regarding child and family progress, intervention strategies, barriers, developmental or medical changes, additional assessment or referral needs, and transition planning.
• Provide families and caregivers with education and resources related to communication and language development, speech sound development, feeding and swallowing, social communication, augmentative and alternative communication, and other identified developmental needs.
• Identify concerns that may require additional assessment, medical consultation, or referral and provide appropriate professional recommendations in collaboration with the family and IFSP team.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, feeding equipment, and other supports within the scope of speech-language pathology. Complete letters of medical necessity or other supporting documentation as required.
• Participate in transition planning for children exiting the Birth to 3 Program and collaborate with families, school districts, health care providers, community agencies, and other partners as appropriate and with required parental consent.
• Complete required documentation for Birth to 3 services, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, private insurance, and other funding sources, including applicable physician orders, plans of care, prior authorizations, progress documentation, and supporting clinical information.
• Maintain timely, accurate, complete, and confidential case records in accordance with Federal and State requirements, Birth to 3 Program requirements, professional standards, payer requirements, and Department policies; prepare correspondence, reports and other records as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, early childhood development, caregiver coaching, assessment practices, communication development, feeding and swallowing, assistive technology, and other areas relevant to pediatric speech-language pathology and early intervention.
• Complete ongoing continuing education and training requirements to maintain State license and…