Speech Language Pathologist

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Did you hear? Victory Learning Center at Ridge and Victory Learning Center at Martin are expanding and opening new classrooms.
Victory Learning Center is expanding and we need compassionate Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to help us support our students. Victory Learning Center programs offer specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental-health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, servicing students ages 5-21 who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.
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Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks.)

• Paid Holidays

• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health, dental (free dental options.) & vision insurance options

• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance

• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance

• Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too.

Perks:

• Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)

• Teacher Mentor Program

• Casual dress code

• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200

• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: )

• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working

• Wellness program - Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement

• Employee referral program

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Salary: Based on releveant certified experience

Join Victory Learning Center and help students find their voice, gain confidence, and thrive.

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:
The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 - 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. Provide speech/language therapy services to individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability and/or mental illness as outlined in their Individual Education Plan. Services are to be provided in accordance with New York State practice act guidelines for Speech/Language Therapy Services, the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association as well as in accordance with all company, state and federal standards and regulations; as well as within all regulations and requirements set forth by the organizations with which the company collaborates.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Reviews all available documentation related to the individual prior to beginning treatment; including the IEP, script and prior evaluations if available.
2. Develops an appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
3. Performs treatments according to IEP and accepted professional standards and practices.
4. Conducts ongoing assessment of individual during each visit, and modifies goals/outcomes/treatment plan accordingly.
5. Creates daily visual schedules, activity schedules as needed.
6. Trains and supports other personnel in appropriate strategies to build expressive/receptive language skills.
7. Implements Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems, as appropriate, for non-verbal or limited verbal youth.
8. Performs appropriate parent/caregiver education and develops home programs as necessary.
9. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, utilizing communication with all team members to enhance the treatment program of the individual.
10. Maintains an accurate schedule.
11. Submits all required documentation of visits according to established procedure.
12. Performs evaluations as assigned and when necessary.
13. Communicates with families on a regular basis.
14. Keeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice and agency rules, policies and regulations.
15. Provides for own professional growth by attending continuing education and in-services; tracking this to assure compliance with state licensing requirements.
16. Discontinues therapy when child no longer meets eligibility requirements.
17. Maintains client confidentiality with HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
18. Attends department meetings and any other meetings required by your supervisor.
19. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their direct supervisor.

Skills:
Basic computer skills

Education:
Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years' experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis methodology

License/Registration/ Certification:

• Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification in NYS

• Valid NYS SLP Licensure

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Current NYS Driver's License

Training:

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines

• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)

• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals

Physical Requirements:
The frequent physical demands of the position are sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking, listening, repetitive motions, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling of children and grasping.