Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist- Center Based

Speech Therapist

Details about this opportunity:

Location: Center Based- New Hyde Park, NY

Status: Fee For Service (approximately 22 hours of services)

Hours: Monday-Friday, between 9a-3p

Compensation: $70/hour

**Please note this is an average. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

What we have to offer YOU:

PART TIME BENEFITS:

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

*Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload.

Administer and create speech and language evaluations.

Ongoing communication and collaboration with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Special Educators specifically related to overall language and functional communication.

Oversight of student’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.

Utilize students’ behavior management strategies and behavior intervention plans during sessions.

Maintain professionalism with families, school districts, and other professionals.

Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.

Create and maintain schedule.

Collect data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.

Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

And more!

About You:

If you have these attributes:

Passionate to work with children and their families

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals

Self-starter and independent problem solver

Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate

Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment

Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary

Must be a team player

Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background :

Licensed Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical Fellow (CF) with opportunity for direct supervision.

NYSED Certifications: TSSLD or TSHH

Experience working with students with autism preferred.

Experience programming Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices

Bilingual is a plus.

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.