Speech Language Pathologist

SUMMARY:
Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who wants to join our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an up-beat, nonprofit environment.
Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment, you will work toward one goal: making sure our clients lead active and independent lives. It's more than a career; it's a fulfilling way of life.
What is Sherwood Autism Center?
Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community through a wide range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain student therapy schedules based on service minutes outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program, IEP, adjusting when necessary for evaluations, meetings, or consultations.
- Analyze assessment data to determine the need for speech language services and evaluate how communication impairments impact access to the general curriculum.
- Utilize coordination time for therapy planning, parent conferences, staff consultation, and classroom observations.
- Provide services using appropriate delivery models including classroom intervention, consultation, collaboration, and pull out therapy while supporting the least restrictive environment.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs and required documentation within mandated timelines.
- Complete quarterly progress reports and share updates with parents during conferences or with report cards.
- Maintain student files in accordance with federal, state, and Medicaid documentation requirements.
- Manage therapy materials, equipment, and assistive technology required for service delivery.
- Train staff on Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, including Words for Life.
- Communicate with teachers regarding student needs and progress and consult with parents as needed.
- Provide referrals for audiological, medical, or related services when appropriate.
- Attend faculty meetings, special education meetings, and parent teacher conferences.
- Supervise speech language interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers, or other assigned support staff when appropriate.
- Complete documentation accurately and maintain confidentiality of all student records.
- Follow professional ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the Special Education department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age
- US work authorization
- Master's Degree with Missouri License in Speech/Language Pathology K-12
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective leadership and customer relationship skills
- Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
PREFERRED:
- Experience working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Experience supporting alternative augmentative communication systems. (specifically picture exchange, LAMP WFL, and TouchChat)
- First aid/CPR, Abuse/neglect training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to exert, lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to demonstrate good balance, object handling, object fingering, feeling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping and occasional running or jogging.
BENEFITS:
Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. We offer competitive wages, and ongoing training. Full time employees are eligible for our robust, comprehensive benefits program including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Ancillary benefit options include Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
- 10 company paid holidays
- PTO/Vacation
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500
Employment Policy:
Sherwood Autism Center’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drug-free workplace.
EEO Statement:
Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State and local law.