Speech Therapist - Part Time

SUMMARY The Speech Therapist addresses receptive and expressive communication skills, oral motor skills and feeding skills.  The therapist is part of a team made up of family and other professionals working together to meet the needs of child and family.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR TASKS Work cooperatively with families, caregivers, Support Coordinators and Early Intervention team so that outcomes of the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) are addressed in a cordial, professional manner. Provide documentation required by Lancaster County Early Intervention and Early Intervention Quality Measurement Tool so that efficient and effective delivery of supports is reflected. Provide accurate documentation required by the Early Childhood Services (ECS) Department so that billing and data collection is timely and follows ECS policies and procedures. Maintain professional standards of continued education so that skills reflect current evidence-based methods and philosophy and meet compliance with Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Rules and Regulations. Provide assessment and evaluation of enrolled children as required by the IFSP reflecting best practice so that compliance with Early Intervention rules and regulations is maintained. Manage schedule, client caseload, paperwork, and preparation time in an efficient manner so that realization rate (productivity) is reflected as ECS expectation. Consult with parents and caregivers in the community setting as per the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan). Provide direct intervention supports as per the IFSP. Participate in the development of the IFSP with parents/caregivers and early intervention team. Maintain professional documentation (session notes, evaluation reports, progress reports, and summaries) within established timeline and according to policies and procedures.   OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Provide ongoing developmental assessment for each child. Consult with the Early Intervention team (IFSP) as needed. Meet with the program director and other staff regularly. Consult with Support Coordinators as needed. Maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA, FERPA, and EI procedural safeguards. Other duties as assigned     PHYSICAL DEMANDS   OCCASIONALLY-0-35% OF TIME FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME Drive Sit/sit on floor   Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 16-50 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs.   Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 50-100 lbs. Reach   Life/Carry/Push/Pull > 100 lbs. Bend     Climb     Crawl     Squat     Stand     Walk     WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily in homes or community locations with unknown environmental challenges Office time with exposure to toners and ink cartridges; Seasonal displays may include hay, leaves, flowers, pine needles, etc.; Noise level can be high at times. Potential exposure to communicable childhood diseases and/or other communicable diseases. Client may carry fluid or blood-borne pathogens.