Job Description

Job Location AUDUBON, PA 19403 Position Type Per Diem Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Job Category Health Care

Who Are We?

JP Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area. We started with a business plan 1964 that remains unchanged today: serve your customers well, treat your employees as family, and work hard.

Come Join Our Family!

The Mascaro Family is currently searching for a PRN Speech- Language Pathologist (SLP)! The PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to an 18-year-old with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), specifically Down Syndrome, with an emphasis on functional communication, and cognitive-communication skills. The SLP will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize independence, enhance safety, and improve overall quality of life.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities, include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Speech and reading pathology
• Three (3) to Five (5) 2.5-hour sessions
• Sessions will be recorded

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, and cognitive communication.
• Identify the need for and implement appropriate augmentative and alternative communication.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based goals and document findings clearly, ensuring alignment with individual or family’s goal and best clinical practices.

Therapeutic Intervention:

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based therapy focused on functional communication, social interaction, and cognitive-communication skills.
• Provide ongoing education and modeling for caregivers and family to support generalization of skills across environments.
• Reading evaluation and instruction

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and caregivers to ensure holistic care as needed.
• Communicate progress and therapy updates with families, guardians, or other team members as necessary.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records of the individual’s progress, therapy plans, goals, and outcomes.
• Document all therapy sessions and interactions according to regulatory standards.
• Provide reports or recommendations regarding individual progress or changes to treatment plans.

Training and Education

• Provide training to caregivers, family members, or staff on implementing therapy techniques and supporting the individual in daily activities.
• Educate the individual and caregivers on strategies to improve functional skills at home, in school, or in the community.

Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, including state licensure requirements and ethical standards
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safe environment for individuals and staff

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• • A Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program preferred
  • Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred

• • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is highly preferred. Experience in a clinical or community setting providing therapeutic services is a plus.

Clearance Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States
• CPR Certification

Competency Requirements:

• • Strong assessment and evaluation skills
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities and the impact on functional independence
  • Excellent communication skills for working with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to adapt therapy techniques and tools to individual needs
  • Organizational and time management skills

Work Schedule and Salary Details:

• As a PRN Therapist, you will be working a set schedule of eight (8) to ten (10) hours weekly with this individual
  • Likely Monday through Thursday 3PM to 5:30PM (open to discussion)
• This role requires travel to visit individuals community, homes settings and do therapy in the individual’s work environment (J. P. Mascaro & Sons in Audubon, PA.
• Pay: $100-150.00/hr. based on qualifications and experience.

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customers’ needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.

For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.jpmascaro.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws. Come as you are!

We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department if you wish to request an accommodation.