Speech therapist - Sigourney, IA, United States - Orion Innovations

Orion Innovations

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Sigourney, IA, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

James Miller

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Freelance

Description

The Department of Children, Youth & Family in Sigourney, IA is seeking a
Speech and Language Therapist to join our team and provide early intervention services for preschool-aged children
immediately.

This position is available for
5 to 39 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours for substitute work or part-time employment.

Early detection and intervention offer the opportunity to address developmental delays, prevent disabilities, or mitigate the effects of disabilities.

In early intervention, we work with parents and support children who were born prematurely, develop slower or differently than their peers, are unusually quiet or restless, lack confidence or give up easily, are insecure in their movements, have difficulty speaking clearly, or were born with a disability.

Your responsibilities

Conducting individual and group speech therapy sessions as part of an interdisciplinary early intervention program
Administering and evaluating diagnostic procedures for initial, ongoing, and final assessments
Documenting sessions (also possible to work from home)
Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of special education teachers, motor therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, pediatricians, psychologists, and administrative staff

Your qualifications

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Several years of experience in early intervention preferred
Indepth knowledge of diagnostic testing procedures
Familiarity with interdisciplinary support for children with disabilities or at risk of disabilities
Knowledge of Castillo Morales, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and training in oral, eating, and