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Benchmark Human Services, a national leader committed to providing quality services to individuals with disabilities, is hiring! We are actively seeking applicants for a variety of therapeutic positions including Speech Language Pathologists to serve our Fairfax County location. Ideal candidates will be licensed in their chosen profession and will be eager to provide home-based early intervention therapy services to infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities as part of the Birth to Three Program. This position addresses functional needs of the child in various developmental domains, particularly related to speech and language development. Work involves developmental screening/ assessment, speech therapy, and teaming with family members and other professionals working with the family.

• Develops joint plan with family and recommends strategies utilizing evidence based practices and following the Natural Learning Environment Practices Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns
• Assessment of children’s developmental needs for individualized planning
• Provides families with information, skills and support related to enhancing their child’s development Includes direct activities with the child designed to enhance the child’s development in one or more domains, including: cognition, adaptive functions, social/emotional skills, physical development and communication adaption of the environment to meet child/family needs in play, language and communication development.
• Promotes activities in the “natural setting” to enhance implementation of the IFSP
• Completes necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
• Attends mandatory in-service training sessions and monthly team meetings
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve
• Comply with all Federal and State regulations

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid SLP License in the State of VA
• Certified with American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Knowledgeable of infant and toddler development
• Prefer some experience working with birth to 3 population
• Candidates for employment are required to pass drug screening

Competitive wages Employee discounts with various vendors Health and dental insurance Life Insurance 401k plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Advancement opportunities Open Job

Benchmark Human Services, a national leader committed to providing quality services to individuals with disabilities is expanding services for the Birth to Three program in Falls Church, Virginia. To support this growth, we are actively seeking applicants for a variety of therapeutic positions including Physical Therapist. Ideal candidates will be licensed in their chosen profession and will be eager to provide home – based early intervention therapy services to infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities as part of the  Birth to Three Program. This part time position address functional needs of the child (Birth – 3 years) in various developmental domains, particularly related to physical development, sensory, motor and postural development. Work involves developmental screening/ assessment, physical therapy, and consultation with family members and other professionals working with the family. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops joint plan with family and recommends strategies utilizing evidence based practices and following the Natural Learning Environment Practices
• Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns
• Assessment of children’s developmental needs for individualized planning
• Provide families with information, skills and support related to enhancing their child’s development
• Include direct activities with the child designed to enhance the child’s development in one or more domains, including: cognition, adaptive functions, social/emotional skills, physical development and communication
• Adaption of the environment to meet child/family needs in play, physical and gross motor development
• Promote activities in the “natural setting” to enhance implementation of the IFSP
• Complete necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
• Attends mandatory in-service training sessions and monthly team meetings
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve
• Comply with all Federal and State regulations, including those outlined in the Commonwealth of Virginia Notice of Child and Family Rights and Safeguards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Meets degree requirements and criteria for Physical Therapist as outlined in the Virginia Early Intervention Practice Manual
• Registered with American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed as Physical Therapist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions
• Part- C Early Intervention Certification required
• Knowledgeable of infant/toddler development
• Prefer some experience working with birth to 3 population

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• 401 k
• PTO
• Profit Sharing
• Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedules

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If interested apply on-line at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers. Open Job