Job Location Springfield, MOSalary Range $62400.00 Salary
Positions starting at $62,400!SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Definition
Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment services within their scope of practice for individuals with varying diagnoses or disabilities. The SLP is responsible for working with clients and their families or caregivers to promote increased quality of life and confidence throughout the lifespan. The SLP will call work collaboratively within The Arc of the Ozarks, as well as within the community.
The SLP must have excellent organization, time management, and communication skills—both verbal and written. Services may be provided in a clinic, school-based, or in-home setting dependent upon the clientele’s needs. The SLP is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Essential Job Functions
Mission and Core Values
Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks
Maintain effective working relationship with persons served, supervisors, families and guardians, co-workers, and professionals from other organizations
Maintains effective working relationships with all agency departments.
Application of Therapeutic Techniques
Essential Job Functions
Administer age-appropriate screenings and assessments.
Develop and implement treatment goals and objectives.
Utilize evidence-based practices for a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.
Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.
Communicate effectively with members of the client’s care team and family.
Complete thorough chart reviews and obtain additional diagnostic information from the client’s care team and family.
Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and interns.
Arrange travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties.
Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to the profession and scope of practice.
Make appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional medical and other related services, as needed.
Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
Ability to problem solve and take constructive feedback.
Ability to organize tasks and manage time independently.
Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Ability to interact appropriately with clients, families, visitors, as well as Arc personnel and vendors and other professionals.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems for data collection and reporting.
Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items on an infrequent basis.
Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work.
Minimum Experience and Training
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Missouri Speech-Language Pathology licensure active and in good standing by the MO Board of Healing Arts
The Arc of the Ozarks was formed and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to support individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as a valued members of the community.
In 1959, a small group of parents recognized the need for services for children with developmental disabilities. A support network was established for these children and their families, resulting in the 1963-64 establishment of The Arc.
Today, The Arc serves individuals with a variety of disabilities. Services include residential, education, training, day habilitation, therapeutic recreation, advocacy, autism services, employment, psychological counseling - generally helping these individuals live, learn and work in our community.
The Arc is affiliated with the Arc of the U.S. and our programs are accredited by CARF.
