SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for diagnosing, evaluating and treating the speech, language, voice and feeding disorders of children aged birth to five years. General supervision is received from a higher level administrator with leeway permitted for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Provides treatment of speech (articulation, fluency, voice); language (Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics); and oral and pharyngeal related function disorders (disorders relating to swallowing and feeding);

Evaluates a client's cognitive and social aspects of communication including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and/or lack of communication opportunities;

Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans, dispenses corrective devices or systems, and maintains treatment outcomes;

Performs ongoing assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of practices and modifies services accordingly;

Prepares written reports including diagnosis of speech and language disorders, progress reports and discharge summaries;

Attends inter-disciplinary meetings and coordinates service plans with other case providers;

Participates in community outreach, education activities and conducts in-service training to increase public awareness of speech and language issues, treatment options and prevention;

Assists in developing and coordinating case related in-service training;

Participates in regional and local professional meetings and conferences to keep abreast of and coordinate health care developments and services.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of speech and language pathology;

Thorough knowledge of augmentative communication and feeding devices or systems;

Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education programs;

Good knowledge of public health practices;

Good knowledge of county departments and local agencies related to public health;

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Ability to communicate with and educate patients and their families;

Ability to assess and evaluate speech and language disorders in children ages birth to school age;

Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs, including the development and delivery of presentations;

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others;

Ability to plan and schedule workload to maximize capacity;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure and current registration to practice as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certificate of Teacher of the Speech and Hearing-Impaired in accordance with §159 of the NYS Education Law AND experience in speech language pathology, involving work with children ages birth to five years of age.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Classification: Category 1