Location: Alexandria, VA
Category: Early Intervention Services
Wage: Annual Salary: $68,000-72,000
Sign-On Bonus: n/a
Description:
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:
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Develops joint plan with family and recommends strategies utilizing evidence based practices and following the Natural Learning Environment Practices
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Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns
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Assessment of children’s developmental needs for individualized planning
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Provide families with information, skills and support related to enhancing their child’s development
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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
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Adaption of the environment to meet child/family needs in play, language and communication development.
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Promote activities in the “natural setting” to enhance implementation of the IFSP
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Complete necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources
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Attends mandatory in-service training sessions and monthly team meetings
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Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve
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Comply with all Federal and State regulations, including those outlined in the Commonwealth of Virginia Notice of Child and Family Rights and Safeguards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Driver’s license
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Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology
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Licensed by the State of Virginia
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Part- C Early Intervention Certification required
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Meets degree requirements and criteria for Speech Language Pathologist as outlined in Virginia Early Intervention Practice Manual.
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Detail orientated, self-motivated and will possess strong verbal and written communication skills
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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.
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Prefer some experience working with birth to 3 population
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Knowledge about best practices for service delivery in early intervention
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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.
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