Speech Pathologist- Camp Colonie (Temporary)
The Fedcap Group
Location
City of Cohoes, New York
Salary
$42 - $46 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate communication skills, including language, articulation, voice, and fluency, and develop comprehensive service plans according to regulations. Responsibilities also include providing therapy as outlined in treatment plans, maintaining professional standards, and instructing/counseling clients and families.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a Master's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or be in a clinical fellowship year, along with a current state Speech/Language Pathologist license. Three years of experience working with young children is preferred.
Job description
- We are hiring in Cohoes NY!
- Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 What You'll Do As a Speech Language Pathologist you will evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing.
- You will develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc.
- Your Responsibilities Will Include: Provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan.
- Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.
- Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations.
- Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings.
- Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries.
- Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable.
- Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures Function as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining other needed services.
- Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate.
- You're a great fit for this role if you have: Masters Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech Pathology Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association OR be in clinical fellowship year Current state Speech/Language Pathologist license Three years experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred Compensation: $42.00-46.00/hr.
- Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Who We Are
Camp Colonie is a unique, outdoor summer school and recreational program for for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.