Pediatric Speech-Language Therapist at The Family Partnership
JOB SUMMARY: The Pediatric Speech-Language Therapist will provide high quality evidence based pediatric Speech-Language evaluation and treatment to 2-6 year old students at various PICA Head start preschools in the Minneapolis area. Therapy services provided will be in the context of PICA HeadStart classrooms. The therapist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team from PICA, The Family Partnership and other agencies including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Play Therapists, Special Education teams, classroom teachers, Family advocates, parents and physicians.
This is a part-time position that is eligible to become a regular, benefits eligible position in the future. This position offers flexible morning scheduling between 8:00 and 12:00pm, Monday-Friday. Candidate must be available to work these hours to accommodate preschoolers who attend HeadStart on specific days.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Select, administer, score, interpret and document appropriate standardized pediatric assessments for Speech, Language and Feeding concerns.
· Provide quality, evidence based, efficacious speech therapy services within ASHA and The Family Partnership standards
· Document plans of care and daily progress in a timely and suitable manner in accordance with ASHA, DHS and MDH guidelines.
· Manage and maintain physician orders, insurance authorizations to keep all clients current
· Submit daily billing and progress notes through the EMR system
· Consult and collaborate inter-disciplinary staff and parents
· Discharge clients when they exit the program or meet maximal therapeutic potential
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist and at least 2 years pediatric experience, preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Must have comfort level working with at risk clients, clients who have experienced trauma, clients from diverse cultures/ethnicities and clients from non-English speaking households.
· Current CPR/First aid certified (preferred)
Good communication and organizational skills
· Flexible and adaptable
Licenses and Certifications:
· Valid MN Drivers’ License, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements.
· Department of Human Services certification (required)
· ASHA certification (preferred)
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area.
We Believe: Families, no matter what their form, are the foundation of strong communities.
Our Purpose Is To: Clear the path for family success.
We Pursue This By:
- Championing the two-generation approach
- Preventing and overcoming adverse childhood experiences
- Demonstrating leadership in thought and action
· Building partnerships based on trust.
To apply, go to The Family Partnership and send a resume and cover letter through our online applicant tracking system.
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership Team. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.
Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.
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