ASHA Certification, Analysis Skills, Billing, Crisis Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Design Flows, Diversity, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multilingual, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Speech and Language Pathology, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist to work at the CREC Resource Group. Candidates will administer a variety of diagnostic assessments, write reports and present at PPTs. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small groups and/or within the classroom setting, according to the needs of the child.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide communication therapy and consultation to students.
- Evaluate and assess students with speech/language needs.
- Develop and implement comprehensive service plans.
- Creates sutdent goals and objectives for IEPs based on student needs.
- Provide consultative services to school personnel, families, and town personnel.
- Attend PPT, 504, and other meetings as necessary.
- Complete all reports and billing as required.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures; Shares information and expertise with others; Uses data to build knowledge and skills.
- Customer Service - Effectively manages difficult or emotional situations involving parents with understanding and empathy; Attends to parents concerns and inquiries swiftly and with care; Solicits parents feedback to enhance the support and services provided; Reacts to parents requests for help and support attentively and efficiently; Fulfills commitments to parents reliably and consistently.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
- Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
- Diversity & Ethics - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Treats people with respect; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree (MA) in Speech Language Pathology.
- Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification.
- ASHA certification, preferred.
- Must participate in and pass crisis management training to ensure preparedness and effective response in emergencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standing (continually, more than 2/3)
- Walking (continually, more than 2/3)
- Sitting (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Reach with hands and arms (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Climbing or balancing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Ability to work outdoors, as required (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- This position requires the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Connecticut Paid Sick Time (for eligible employees in accordance with state law)
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
JOB ID#14089 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut