Speech Language Pathologist at Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking several Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologists to assess communication skills of children birth to three years old with developmental disabilities in order to determine the need for and provision of services and supports. One of the available assignments is to work as a Floater, which is to help cover increases in referrals and cases needing coverage from temporary leaves of absence, etc. The nature of work for all SLPs will include, but is not limited to the following:
* Completion of screening and/or assessment of speech, language, and communication, feeding and oral motor skills, and augmentative/alternative communication; refer for and/or coordinate hearing screenings and assessments.
* Provide Speech Language Therapy services in a teaming approach for children birth to three years old based on adult coaching in which one member is a primary service provider and receives supports from other team members.
* Coordinate, develop, or assist in developing, communication programs and provide SLP services including consultation, instruction, support services and direct intervention.
* Provide speech-language services per written programs, monitor and document speech-language services according to established procedures and submit information as requested by supervisor.
* Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, projects, or teams and deliver in-service training as requested or approved by supervisor.
* Attend Individual Plan meetings and/or make recommendations for programming to team, write objectives/outcomes, discuss methods of implementation, and identify materials to be used and implement treatment or train others.
* Maintain compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations, professional standards and Board policy including DODD regulations and standards set by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
* Educate and counsel individuals, families, caregivers, co-workers, managers and advocates for individuals to promote effective communication.
* Provide in-services at Cuyahoga DD sites and/or other community settings.
*AVAILABLE ASSIGNMENT(s): *Although all vacancies are Early Intervention, we have an eastside SLP opening based in Highland Hills, Ohio; a westside opening based in Parma, Ohio; and an eastside Floater assignment based in Highland Hills, Ohio.
*** SALARY : The salary range for new hires will be between $65,000 - $68,250 as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). It is the Cuyahoga DD’s intent to pay a salary that is reasonable and competitive based on the market rate for the position as well as the language of the CBA. Because we are also committed to our current employees, we must consider internal equity when making salary offers.*
*Remote Work: *Our positions are not remote. There is an onsite expectation for all of our positions. Although we do permit some remote work at home with flexible, hybrid work schedules for some of our positions, we do expect staff to be able to commute to our facilities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on a regular basis. We have facilities in Parma, Cleveland, and Highland Hills, Ohio. All employees will be based in one of these three cities. We do not currently offer any fully remote positions. All positions come with the expectation that the employee will work onsite at an assigned facility in Cuyahoga County some days each week as directed.
Qualifications
* Masters Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
* License in Speech‑Language Pathology from the State of Ohio.
* Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
* Specific training and experience with individuals who have DD.
* Hold a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Cuyahoga DD's auto insurance policy and Board policies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $68,250.00 per year
Benefits:
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
* Work from home
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44130
* Completion of screening and/or assessment of speech, language, and communication, feeding and oral motor skills, and augmentative/alternative communication; refer for and/or coordinate hearing screenings and assessments.
* Provide Speech Language Therapy services in a teaming approach for children birth to three years old based on adult coaching in which one member is a primary service provider and receives supports from other team members.
* Coordinate, develop, or assist in developing, communication programs and provide SLP services including consultation, instruction, support services and direct intervention.
* Provide speech-language services per written programs, monitor and document speech-language services according to established procedures and submit information as requested by supervisor.
* Participate in inter/intra-agency committees, projects, or teams and deliver in-service training as requested or approved by supervisor.
* Attend Individual Plan meetings and/or make recommendations for programming to team, write objectives/outcomes, discuss methods of implementation, and identify materials to be used and implement treatment or train others.
* Maintain compliance with appropriate federal and state regulations, professional standards and Board policy including DODD regulations and standards set by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
* Educate and counsel individuals, families, caregivers, co-workers, managers and advocates for individuals to promote effective communication.
* Provide in-services at Cuyahoga DD sites and/or other community settings.
*AVAILABLE ASSIGNMENT(s): *Although all vacancies are Early Intervention, we have an eastside SLP opening based in Highland Hills, Ohio; a westside opening based in Parma, Ohio; and an eastside Floater assignment based in Highland Hills, Ohio.
*** SALARY : The salary range for new hires will be between $65,000 - $68,250 as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). It is the Cuyahoga DD’s intent to pay a salary that is reasonable and competitive based on the market rate for the position as well as the language of the CBA. Because we are also committed to our current employees, we must consider internal equity when making salary offers.*
*Remote Work: *Our positions are not remote. There is an onsite expectation for all of our positions. Although we do permit some remote work at home with flexible, hybrid work schedules for some of our positions, we do expect staff to be able to commute to our facilities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio on a regular basis. We have facilities in Parma, Cleveland, and Highland Hills, Ohio. All employees will be based in one of these three cities. We do not currently offer any fully remote positions. All positions come with the expectation that the employee will work onsite at an assigned facility in Cuyahoga County some days each week as directed.
Qualifications
* Masters Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
* License in Speech‑Language Pathology from the State of Ohio.
* Must possess the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
* Specific training and experience with individuals who have DD.
* Hold a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Cuyahoga DD's auto insurance policy and Board policies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $68,250.00 per year
Benefits:
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
* Work from home
Medical Specialty:
* Pediatrics
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44130