Speech Therapist

Description Job Title: Speech Therapist Department: Therapeutic Preschool Position Summary: Accurately assess assigned students' speech/language abilities, and formulate and implement appropriate I.E.P. goals and objectives Department Gateway Longview’s Community Based Services supports children, youth, and families throughout the community.

The objective of the program is to strengthen the family unit or the child’s system of care, continually working toward the overall goal of permanency and stability for all children. A full team of Foster Care staff also works to certify and support foster, adoptive, and kinship families throughout the region. Agency Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.

We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers.

Compensation

$51,500 - $62,250 * Offers based on education and years of relevant experience Hours/Schedule Full-Time Monday

• Friday; 8a - 4p Professional Development Opportunities Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline. Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities Maintain direct clinical contacts with assigned students, both individually and in groups, as indicated. Assure as a member of the Pre-School/School Aged evaluation team, comprehensive and timely completion of speech/language evaluations as well as prompt and thorough consideration of all assigned referrals for admission to the program. Complete initial and update assessments, screenings, summary and progress reports, contact notes, and other necessary professional documentation in an accurate, comprehensive, timely manner Assure timely communication of all essential information, including therapy recommendations/outcomes regarding assigned students, with appropriate education and clinical staff within education program, and with involved Committees on (Preschool or school-age) Special Education or other community professionals/agencies. Ensure that speech/language development is fully incorporated into the education program by educating and advising staff regarding the goals and methods of Speech/Language Therapy. Contribute to the on-going design, implementation, evaluation, and revision of program policies and practices. Provide speech to children at any of the Therapeutic Preschool/Day School sites and/or related service sessions in the community. Represent program through assigned committee work and presentations both within the agency and in the community Other duties as assigned Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player Ability to physically restrain youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts Qualifications New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech/Hearing Impaired (Bachelor’s) or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (Master’s) preferred An EEO/AA Agency We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.