FUNCTION:
Conducts developmental assessments, develops individual program plans and provides speech therapy for toddlers and consultation for their families. Reports to the Speech/Language Pathologist Supervisor of Early Intervention.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the achievement of children and family outcomes.
- Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in assessing the development of developmentally delayed children in the areas of communication, hearing, oral motor, and feeding.
- Writes assessments, identifies children’s strengths and needs and makes recommendations for treatment.
- Shares assessment results with families. Cooperates with other agencies regarding all aspects of assessing developmentally delayed children.
- Maintains upkeep of personal office space, and therapeutic equipment. Follows Universal Precautions.
- Develops a team relationship with other specialists using the routines based early intervention philosophy.
- Establishes rapport with the child and the family.
- Maintains ongoing contact with the Assistant Early Intervention Director and Director if needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology with at least one year of related experience.
- Must meet Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearance requirements prior to providing services.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and properly insured vehicle available for daily use.
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist required.
Why Join Achieva?
Purposeful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact in your local community.
Flexibility: Contractors set their own schedules and caseload parameters.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-based, inclusive, and mission-driven team.
Our Commitment to Inclusion Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.
To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Achieva’s Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email jobs@achieva.info.