Type: Full time Schedule: 37.5 hours (M-F), hourly W2 employee with
established caseload Location: North Adams, MA 01247 New! \$2,500
Sign-on Bonus Passionate about helping children with speech and language
delays? Eager to impact lives positively? Join us at UCP as a
Speech-Language Pathologist and make a meaningful difference!
Responsibilities: Provide direct treatment to children ages 0-3 with
significant speech and language delays through developmental evaluation,
individual treatment, and in groups using a family-centered approach in
compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Public Health Early
Intervention Operational Standards. Assess and plan speech and language
programs for children in the following areas cognitive language
(comprehensive), expressive language (speech), oral peripheral:
structural and motor, auditory perception including processing and
memory Design and application of alternative communication systems as
needed (i.e., communication boards, sign language, etc.) Articulation
Therapy Assist in the development of individualized Family Service
Plans. Assist Developmental Specialist in planning and implementation of
language focused playgroups. Qualifications Master\'s Degree in Speech
and Language Pathology from an accredited university AND current
licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Massachusetts Board of
Registration of Allied Health Professionals. Familiarity with
specialized treatment, i.e. deaf/hard of hearing, cleft lip and palate,
oral motor dysfunction, communication disorders Valid driver\'s license,
current auto insurance, availability of a private vehicle. A negative
Mantoux TB test or a clear chest x-ray and evidence of immunity for
measles, mumps and rubella Acceptable CORI, SORI, DPPC and National
Fingerprint Check. Benefits Sign on bonus program Professional
development support including professional license renewal and
memberships up to \$500 annually Medical, dental and vision insurance
after first month of employment Earn two weeks vacation in first year of
employment, three week rate after first year Three personal days per
year Earn up to seven sick days per year 403(b) retirement program with
company match after one year Mileage reimbursement May quality you for
student loan forgiveness Employee referral program and more! UCP of
Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and
services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs,
including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and
Family Support, and Adult Family Care. We are COA accredited and guided
by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and
Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a \"Life Without Limits\"
for people with differing abilities, seeking a motivated and talented
individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in
our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org