Speech/Language Pathologist—Assistive Technology Specialist

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The Salary for this is $65,000-$70,000. This is inclusive of additional compensation for days worked during our extended school

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays 
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum Master’s Degree required.
Licensure: Valid Ohio Speech/Language Pathologist license required. Current appropriate Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty.

SKILLS/COMPETANCIES:

• Pass Safety Care Core Curriculum by passing the written exam, attending the full duration of training, participating in and passing the required role plays, and demonstrating the full competencies up to and including the Two-Person Stability Hold required.
• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with autistic children.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals who use and qualify for assistive technology.
• Experience in the documentation of AAC funding.
• Experience in evidence-based practices to evaluate functional outcomes of AAC.
• Experience in the coordination and teaching of AAC systems in a team environment.
• Well-versed and demonstrated knowledge of current AAC/AT devices, including strengths and limitations of difference AAC devices and systems. 

AGENCY SUMMARY:
The Monarch Center for Autism offers a comprehensive array of residential, early childhood, educational, transition, pre-vocational, adult, and community programs for individuals ages 5 through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our degreed, certified and experienced staff deliver a range of therapeutic services intended to maximize each individual’s unique strengths and abilities. Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model, which combines visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), leverages the strong visual processing abilities of individuals with autism. The Monarch Center for Autism is a division of Bellefaire JCB, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced child service agencies.

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Monarch School Speech/Language Pathologist—Assistive Technology Specialist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who are expected to provide the highest caliber of instruction in individual and/or small class settings. The Monarch School Speech/Language Pathologist—Assistive Technology Specialist is supervised by the Director of the Speech Language Pathology Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Assess augmentative and alternative communication/assistive technology needs for students school wide, to include low, mid, and high tech supports.
2. Consult with other Speech Pathologists and other team members on augmentative communication needs and options, to include initial and re-evaluations.
3. Responsible for the organization, purchasing and maintenance of the augmentative/assistive technology equipment and library.
4. Support and lead the coordination with families and funding sources during AAC evaluations.
5. Oversee training/communication in the area of augmentative communication and assistive technology with team members to include families/caregivers, districts, and other service providers.
6. Maintain a caseload and provide direct therapy to students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
7. Write, implement and progress monitor IEP goals and objectives.
8. Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations including the analysis of language samples) to students.
9. Collaborate with all disciplines to create communication and language rich programming in the classrooms.
10. Provide education and training to teams on augmentative and alternate communication as well as the communication levels/needs of their students.
11. Participate, engage in, and train on emerging technologies and educational developments gained from weekly consultation meetings with Dr. Howard Shane.
12. As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.
13. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
14. Adhere to the Code of Ethics outlined by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
15. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.