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Fedcap Speech Pathologist- Camp Colonie (Temporary) in Albany, New York
We are hiring in Albany NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Applicants must be available July 1st-August 16th (skip July 4th)
Salary Range: $42.00-46.00/hr.
Position Summary:
Easterseals Camp Colonie is accepting resumes for a Speech Language Pathologist. Camp Colonie is a unique outdoor summer school and recreational program for children with disabilities.
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing.
Develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc.
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.
Experience and Education:
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
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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