Speech language pathologist - Early childhood services: Full time, Salaried
About Brightway Living & Learning
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
Salary Range
$62,961.60- $75,545.60/year
What You'll Do
Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc.)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to Brightway
- Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
- NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
- TSHH certification
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
What You Must Be Able to Do
- Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
- Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
- Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
- Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
- Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
- Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing
Why You'll Love This Job
- Build
- Meaningful
- Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
- Learn and
- Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
- Be
- Part of a
- Supportive
- Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
- Experience
- Job
- Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.
Here’s How We Support You
- Comprehensive
- Paid
- Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
- Exceptional
- Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
- Retirement
- Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
- Invest in
- Your
- Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Career
- Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
- And
- More: Paid time off for school breaks!
If You Are
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team! When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family!
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Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.
