Open Positions > Virginia

Benchmark Human Services, a national leader committed to providing quality services to individuals with disabilities is hiring for the Early Intervention Program in Alexandria, VA. We are actively seeking applicants for a Speech Language Pathologists. 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.

This  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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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, language and communication 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:

• Driver’s license

• Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology

• Licensed by the State of Virginia

• Part- C Early Intervention Certification required

• Meets degree requirements and criteria for Speech Language Pathologist as outlined in Virginia Early Intervention Practice Manual.

• Detail orientated, self-motivated and will possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Have the ability to collaborate and work with team members from various disciplines in order to best advocate for needs of the families and children they service.

• Prefer some experience working with birth to 3 population

• Knowledge about best practices for service delivery in early intervention

• Demonstrates a commitment to Natural Learning Environment Practices

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• 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

If interested apply on-line at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.