Early Support Speech Language Pathologist

About Kindering

Kindering a notforprofit neurodevelopmental center has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior individualized familycentered services for children who are disabled medically fragile or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained licensed and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments physical and occupational therapy speech and language therapy special education family counseling a feeding team childcare consultation parenting education and family resource coordination.

Purpose

This role is designed to support our Early Supports team by providing evaluative therapeutic and consultative services for children who are delayed or disordered in speech language feeding cognitive and/or hearing abilities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work a variable schedule as determined and mutually agreed upon by your direct supervisor based on Kinderings needs
• Assess each childs developmental level of functioning; conduct formal evaluations of performance as needed
• Participate in Individual Family Service Plan conferences in cooperation with Family Resource Coordinator
• Design and implement treatment plans in support of the childs outcomes on the Individual Family Service Plan and provide services to the child and family in the natural environment
• Prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek referral consultation and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child
• Participate in the development of each childs total program as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Design and/or assist in developing alternate communications systems coach primary care givers in therapeutic interventions
• Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering programs support groups and other services
• Provide or support outreach intensive informing care planning coordination anticipatory guidance for complex health needs assistance to access services consultation resource development interagency coordination training program planning quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs

Required Education & Experience

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology (in fulfillment of the requirements of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association); eligible for Certificate of Clinical Compliance
• Valid Washington State professional license
• Experience working with children who have neuromuscular and developmental disorders

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a valid Washington State DOH SLP license or be in process of obtaining one
• Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check as well as the FBI fingerprint check
• Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced skills in MS Word Excel and Access
• Possess a valid Washington State drivers license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
• Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
• Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
• Provide proof of current immunizations including COVID19 and Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity*

*Note: Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID19 and MMR or apply for and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption