Speech Language Therapist - Brooklyn at Helen Keller Services

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Therapy, IEP Implementation, Receptive Language Skills, Expressive Language Skills, Articulation, Oral Motor Skills, AAC Devices, Collaborative Care, Parent Communication, Microsoft Office Suite, Case Documentation, Special Education

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS' reach across the United States.  We currently have an exciting opening for a Speech Language Therapist in our Children's Learning Center Preschool! Located in Brooklyn, NY, the Speech Language Therapist will conduct a special education preschool classroom for children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Specific responsibilities will include:  * Record daily session notes into the appropriate system. * Compose and submit all Children’s Learning Center Quarterly and Annual Reports according to the associated deadlines * Participate and contribute in weekly team meetings and all full staff meetings. * Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and contribute to the upkeep of their personal space and shared work space. * Must be able to explain, demonstrate, provide instruction and reinforce speech therapy goals to both the student’s parents and in-classroom staff. This will be done through working collaboratively with his / her follow therapists, teachers and the school principal to incorporate monthly curriculum themes into therapy sessions. The key elements of therapy sessions will include the following, when appropriate: * Student’s communication skills, these include both receptive and expressive language skills * Student’s articulation skills. * Oral motor skills, this includes feeding, swallowing, chewing skills. * Use and development of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices by for the student * The Speech Language Therapist must respect the rights of each student’s family to participate in decisions regarding their assessment and instructional program. * Facilitate each student’s independence and problem solving in their speech / language, cognitive and social emotional skills. * Communicate regularly with families of our students through the digital communication platform or other means of communication. Respond to parent inquires in a timely manner. * The position is required to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities during every three-year registration cycle. Of these 30 hours, at least 20 must be completed in a "professional" area, and the remainder may be in a "related area” in addition toother agency required trainings. * Following the initial six-month period covering the first year, staff are required to complete 15 hours of approved training annually, resulting in a minimum of 30 hours of approved training every two years Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * Master’s Degree from a College accredited in the field of Speech Therapy required. * Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working as a speech therapist. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and school-related applications CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ASHA Certificate. licensed speech-language pathologist and audiologist in practice is required to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities [http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/slpa/speechcefaq.htm#learn] during every three-year registration cycle. Of these 30 hours, at least 20 must be completed in a "professional" area, and the remainder may be in a "related area." The registration is through the New York State Office of Professions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must frequently lift and/or move children that are up to 50 pounds safely. Additionally, the employee must be able to safely move children into and out of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and strollers. BENEFITS At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:  Paid Time Off (in accordance with the school calendar), Paid Personal Time and Paid Sick Time Health Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts  Life Insurance and Disability benefits Voluntary Ancillary Benefits  403 (b) Savings Plan with company match  Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

The therapist will manage a special education preschool classroom for children with IEPs, focusing on communication, articulation, and oral motor skills. Responsibilities include documenting session notes, submitting reports, and collaborating with staff and parents to integrate therapy into the curriculum.