Speech and Language Pathologist
Speech and Language Pathologist
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Description of Work
This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Sylva NC
The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $64211 - $66474
The Speech Language Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment services to children and families enrolled in or referred to the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program (NC ITP). This position supports early identification and intervention for communicative disorders among children from birth to age three in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Services are delivered in the childs natural environment typically in the home and may include direct treatment when no other provider is available.
This role contributes to the effective implementation of early intervention services through the local Childrens Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) supporting interdisciplinary evaluation care planning and caregiver coaching within a multi-county region. The position supports collaboration among families providers and other CDSA staff to promote child development through evidence-based approaches.
Key Duties Include:Conducting comprehensive speech/language evaluations for children birth to three.
Determining eligibility for services within the NC ITP using standardized tools.
Delivering direct therapy services including oral-motor and phonological interventions as needed.
Providing coaching to families to support language development within daily routines.
Documenting evaluations service plans and treatment notes accurately and timely.
Participating in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings and outcome planning.
Consulting with families and community providers regarding developmental impacts and strategies.
Assisting with in-service training and providing technical guidance to staff and partners.
Maintaining compliance with documentation and reimbursement standards.
Contributing to quality assurance efforts and attending required trainings and meetings.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe stable and nurturing families schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.
Compensation and Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Demonstrated experience using the techniques and methods of speech/language pathology as applicable to children birth to three including speech and language development articulation phonology oral-motor function and preferably in pediatric dysphagia.
Experience working with augmentative communication options and devices as applicable to children birth to three.
Documented experience evaluating patient response and developing service plans using an evidence-based Early Intervention Caregiver Coaching model or similar evidence-based model
Experience presenting patient results or evaluative reports
Management Preferences:
Competence in evaluating and treating pediatric feeding disorders
Experience with and/or willingness to learn delivery of SLP services via teletherapy
Experience with service delivery in natural environments preferred
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date of graduation all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
