POST Rochester Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based) - Liberty_Resources

Liberty POST is currently seeking amotivated and energetic Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based) for full time employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester.  

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.  Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for children’s health and safety at all times, and is aware of and implements behavioral, universal precautions, and emergency procedures as per Agency Policy and Procedure Manual

• Maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Provides a developmentally appropriate, child focused, and safe active learning environment during therapy.
• Collaborates with team members and follows classroom management strategies and individual behavioral supports for specific children as per agency philosophies.

• Assists with the care and maintenance of equipment onsite, including daily cleaning of toys/materials.

• Attends and participates in conferences and workshops related to early childhood development, education and related areas, as well as all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.

• Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, parents/ legal guardians, and work related contacts.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to School Administrator.

• Effectively accesses and utilizes Liberty POST website and SharePoint to gain needed information, enter electronic treatment notes, access forms, parent education information, continuing education information, and Employee Handbook.

• Checks and responds to e-mail regularly.

• Reviews and signs attestation of each child’s IEP and implements therapy in alignment with the specifications regarding location duration and frequency as per the child's IEP.

• Plans and implements specific strategies/instruction and activities which reflect the goals/objectives of the child’s IEP.
• Maintains progress records including anecdotal notes, data collections,  and checklists for children on caseload
• Assesses children both formally and informally leading up to Quarterly and Annual Review reports
• Provides periodic timely and formalized communication to parents in the form or written reports, phone calls, emails and meetings.
• Follows mandatory guidelines according to the Regional Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook.

• Makes responsible decisions about use of social media. See POST media policy on Share Point.
• Maintains professional boundaries within the work setting.
• Receives and implements constructive feedback from leadership staff.
• Promotes diversity and demonstrates respect and appreciation for co-workers and clients and their families.
• Takes responsibility for quality of own work. 

• Communicates problematic clinical issues with respective team leader.

• Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers as well as provides weekly education and training as appropriate.
• Uses reflection and sets professional goals.

• Represents Liberty POST in a professional manner.

• Performs related duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Current New York State License and Certification in Speech Pathology
• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience – 1-year minimum

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Scheduling follows school calendar 
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited  through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
• Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
• 401K match
• Free Continuing Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program

Pay Rate:

Range: $50,000 - $58,000/year; 10-month position

Liberty POST cares about your safety.  We are following all CDC guidelines to ensure safety for clients, families and employees.

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.