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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in lackawanna, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Language Pathologist
nOLV Human Services
n790 Ridge Road
nLackawanna , NY 14218
nCertified - Teaching - Speech-Language Pathologist
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nStart Date
nOpen Date 01/17/2025
nClosing Date
nPlease make sure to complete an application by clickinghere ( for this job posting.
nOLV Human Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our Intensive Treatment Program at Victory Learning Center at Ridge.
nOur Intensive Treatment Program classrooms for students ages 5-21 at our 650 Ridge school site in Lackawanna, NY (just 10 minutes south of Buffalo)! Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 5 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
nBenefits:
nnnPaid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
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nnPaid Holidays
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nnAdditional Paid Time Off (PTO)
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nnHealth, dental (free insurance options) & vision insurance options
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nnPaid Employer sponsored life insurance
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nnSupplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
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nnUp to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
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n nPerks:
nnnCasual dress code
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nnOLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
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nnQualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more:
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nnTake advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
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nnUp to $180 annual gym reimbursement
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nn$$ Employee referral program $$
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nFULL JOB DESCRIPTION
nJob Summary:
nThe Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 - 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. Provide speech/language therapy services to individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability and/or mental illness as outlined in their Individual Education Plan. Services are to be provided in accordance with New York State practice act guidelines for Speech/Language Therapy Services, the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association as well as in accordance with all company, state and federal standards and regulations; as well as within all regulations and requirements set forth by the organizations with which the company collaborates.
nEssential Job Duties:
nnnReviews all available documentation related to the individual prior to beginning treatment; including the IEP, script and prior evaluations if available.
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nnDevelops an appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
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nnPerforms treatments according to IEP and accepted professional standards and practices.
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nnConducts ongoing assessment of individual during each visit, and modifies goals/outcomes/treatment plan accordingly.
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nnCreates daily visual schedules, activity schedules as needed.
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nnTrains and supports other personnel in appropriate strategies to build expressive/receptive language skills.
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nnImplements Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems, as appropriate, for non-verbal or limited verbal youth.
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nnPerforms appropriate parent/caregiver education and develops home programs as necessary.
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nnWorks as part of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing communication with all team members to enhance the treatment program of the individual.
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nnMaintains an accurate schedule.
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nnSubmits all required documentation of visits according to established procedure.
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nnPerforms evaluations as assigned and when necessary.
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nnCommunicates with families on a regular basis.
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nnKeeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice and agency rules, policies and regulations.
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nnProvides for own professional growth by attending continuing education and in-services; tracking this to assure compliance with state licensing requirements.
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nnDiscontinues therapy when child no longer meets eligibility requirements.
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nnMaintains client confidentiality with HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
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nnAttends department meetings and any other meetings required by your supervisor.
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nnPerforms other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their direct supervisor.
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n nSkills:
nBasic computer skills
nEducation:
nMinimum Degree Required: Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
nExperience:
nMinimum Experience Required: 1-2 years' experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis methodology
nLicense/Registration/ Certification:
n• Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification in NYS
n• Valid NYS SLP Licensure
n• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP)
n• Current NYS Driver's License
nAdditional Information:
nnnSalary: Based on relevant years of licensed experience
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nnSchedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
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n nTraining:
n• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
n• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)
n• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
nPhysical Requirements:
nThe frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking, listening, repetitive motions, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling of children and grasping.
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nItinerant Location 650 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218
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nSalary Competitive Y
nPosition Status Full time
nRequired Certification Type Speech {6190}, Speech & Hearing Handicapped {9020}, Speech and Language Disabilities {9021}
nContact Person's Name Trista Kleotzer
nContact Person's Title Lead Principal
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