Speech and Language Specialist - Adult Services
Company: EDEN AUTISM SERVICES
Location: Trenton
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Looking to join an awesome team in a rewarding environment? Eden
Autism is the place for you! We are currently seeking a full-time
Speech-Language Specialist to join the team in our Adult Services
programs.Our Speech department provides support for Eden's adult
participants in order to expand and enhance their overall
receptive, expressive and pragmatic language skills. Working
alongside an enthusiastic team of support staff, the
Speech-Language Specialist will assist with assessment, diagnosis,
goal selection, training, and intervention. Responsibilities
include:Adult ServicesParticipate in the development of
Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) for the adult
participants.Provide services as outlined in each participant's
ISP; including individual and group speech and language
services.Maintain data relating to each participant's performance
on individual speech and language programs.Model effective
communication for the staff by using appropriate language during
daily interactions and expanding the participant's overall
receptive, expressive and pragmatic language skills.Ensure each
participant's augmentative communication devices/systems are
individualized and updated.Enhance communication skills through the
participant's primary mode including verbal language, sign
language, pictures or an augmentative device.Ensure each
participant's speech programs are implemented with the appropriate
frequency as outlined in their Individualized Service Plans
(ISP).Monitor data collection and troubleshoot if necessary to
ensure progress is made.In conjunction with the Director of Speech
and Language Services, create new speech and language
programs.Assist with training staff on how to most effectively
integrate speech programs into each participant's daily
routine.Implement Picture/Activity Schedules.Complete/maintain
Therap logs on a daily basis to document all speech
sessions.Communication & MeetingsAttend meetings with the Lead
Speech Language Specialist and the Director of Speech and Language
Services as scheduled.Attend and participate in Adult Services
staff meetings.Maintain good working rapport with families,
colleagues and community members.Provide progress updates during
ISP meetings with regard to each participant's speech and language
goals.Work cooperatively with Direct Support Professionals, program
supervisors and managers with respect to each participant's speech
and language goals.Communicate speech programming to parents during
ISPs.Build collaborative relationship with all staff
members.TrainingAttend mandatory in-service trainings provided
throughout the year.Assist with in-service trainings as
required.Maintain continuing education credits as outlined by the
American Speech Language and Hearing Association to maintain the
Certificate of Clinical Competence.Maintain continuing education
credits as outlined by the New Jersey Audiology and Speech Language
Pathology Advisory Committee to maintain New Jersey licensure.(The
responsibilities listed are representative and not all inclusive;
other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s.)POSITION
REQUIREMENTSEducationMaster's degree in Speech Language
PathologyCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language
Pathology (CCC-SLP)Licensed by the State of New Jersey.Experience2
years of experience working with individuals with speech and
language disorders, preferably with autism.Physical and Other
RequirementsAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to
pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
certification, including implementation of all strategies and
techniques.Ability to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure
the safety of students/participants at all times.Valid drivers'
license with record in good standing (5 points or less).What you'll
love about Eden:Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits
package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement
savings, paid time off, and more.Growth: In addition to tuition
assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and
professional development.Core Values: Believe More + Do What it
Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be TrueEden Autism
Services is an E-Verify Employer.
Keywords: EDEN AUTISM SERVICES, Trenton , Speech and Language Specialist - Adult Services, Other , Trenton, New Jersey
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