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Speech Language P - Chester, PA

Elwyn
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester
Mar 17, 2025
Back Speech Language P #ELW-20337 \| Posted 02/24/2025 Chester, Pennsylvania Apply Speech Language P #ELW-20337 \| Posted 02/24/2025 \| Chester, Pennsylvania Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation. Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life. Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Elwyn seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide direct speech and language therapy services to preschool children as indicated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes direct services, conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing data, writing reports, and determining the strengths and areas of concern or need in speech, communication, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language and oral motor skills that will help students to participate in their education process to their maximum capabilities. Speech services are provided in the community, homebased, or at the child's Early Childhood Education location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide speech and language therapy as recommended in each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the context of the natural environment Complete required documentation including daily Service Verification Notes, Biannual Progress Monitoring, and other necessary reports Maintain a caseload of 25-50 children based on the duration and frequency of services as indicated on each IEP (caseload prorated if working less than 40 hours per week) Provide ongoing assessment of eligibility including providing re-evaluation when necessary and plan appropriately for discharge of children Participate in IEP meetings, providing service recommendations, present levels of performance, and goals/outcomes Participate in team/staff meetings designed to support the overall function of the program Participate in professional development opportunities within and outside of Elwyn that are appropriate to the field of special education Participate in supervision, feedback, mentoring, and self-reflection to support therapeutic excellence Complete other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Speech Instruction or Speech Communication Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification (CCC) Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) considered Minimum of one (1) year experience working with children with disabilities Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols Knowledge of principles, techniques, and equipment, including low to high technology AAC devices, used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of current diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with speech/language impairments. Demonstrated strong attention to detail Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; if driving personal vehicle must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record in addition to proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn New Jersey will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. ELW-20337 Job Details Job Title Speech Language P Alternate Locations 419 Avenue of States, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time