Job Details
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Driver's License
- Experience with children
- Master of Arts
- Master's degree
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
Benefits
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Travel reimbursement
Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist
Program: Kauai Early Intervention, Lihue, HI
Scheduled Hours: 32 Hours Per Week; Monday through Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p, occasional weekends may be required based on clients service plan or as requested; Flexible start time to be discussed and determined with Program Manager
Status: Full-Time, Exempt (Salary)
Pay: $40-$43 per hour plus monthly variable compensation available for exceeding productivity targets and annual bonus potential. Relocation assistance also available for this role.
If you love working with children and helping them achieve their goals and thrive, you've come to the right place. At Easterseals Hawaii, a Speech Language Pathologist is truly a trusted source for support, who can make all the difference for a stressed-out family with a child diagnosed with or showing signs of developmental delay. And that's just the beginning, as our Speech Language Pathologists help create a rich learning environment where a child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize their learning potential.
As a Speech Language Pathologist with Easterseals Hawaii, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children with special needs and their family. In this role, you will develop an Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and team members. Provides consultative and coaching services to parents and other team members with applicable speech language pathology techniques. Provide services within the child’s natural environment (home, day care, and community). To thrive in this role, you must have understanding of and respect for children with special needs and their families. You must have strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and take initiative to complete assignments. Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication. Possess and practices active listening skills to diagnose and treat speech disorders utilizing the most relevant and accurate resources and tools. Must be able to track progress and evaluate growth potential.
Easterseals Hawaii provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easterseals Hawaii has been serving special needs children, youth and adults for 75 years. We provide more than 200,000 hours of direct service annually to individuals and families across the state.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Adheres to Department of Health-Early Intervention Section (DOH-EIS) and ESH guidelines.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive developmentally appropriate program for children with special needs and their families.
- Participates as an evaluator and member of a multidisciplinary team that determines eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) services. Supports the child and family through the evaluation process.
- Administers, interprets, and shares results from speech-language pathology assessments.
- Participates in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and other team members.
- As part of an IFSP team, helps families develop outcomes that are functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
- Provides Care Coordination services, if selected by the family.
- Pre-plans and debriefs with teammates in order to effectively coach families through routine-based activities which incorporate communication skills, motor skills (gross/fine), adaptive skills, cognitive skills, and social emotional/personal social skills, utilizing a Primary Service Provider model.
- Provides consultative services to parents and other team members, interprets, and applies speech-language pathology techniques, and ensures proper follow through and competence with techniques using a coaching approach.
- Provides ongoing monitoring of the child and family’s needs, concerns, and strengths and assist with linking the child and family to appropriate resources.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, public and private.
- Maintains billable hours as outlined by the DOH-EIS and keeps participant records in accordance to Federal, State, and ESH requirements.
- Attends and participates in staff and team meetings.
- Provides services within natural environments (e.g., home, day care and community).
- Participates and assists with the transition planning for children exiting the program.
Other Duties/Functions:
- Serves as the supervisor for students and/or volunteers within the program.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and “childproof” environment. Reports any safety concerns to the Program Manager.
- Participates in training sessions and continuing education.
- Participates in and/or coordinates ESH events (such as program activities, community fairs, fundraising, etc.), as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology from accredited college or university program.
- Current State of Hawaii license in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA.
- One year (1) minimum experience in providing speech-language pathology services is highly preferred.
- Experience working with children with special needs in the field of early intervention is highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Significant knowledge with developmental disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
- The ability, understanding and compatibility to interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
- Understanding of and respect for children with special needs and their families. Ability to be attentive to input from families regarding their child’s preferences by utilizing a strength-based approach with culturally competent practices.
- Positive public relations attitude and approach when interacting with those we serve and the general public.
- Organizational ability to work independently and take initiative to complete assignments.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Operating knowledge of a computer, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work calmly with behavioral and health related incidents.
- Alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members and the environment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, adhere to timelines, and process urgent projects while maintaining an attention to detail.
- Ability to respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies as defined by ESH Emergency Procedure Guide/Safety Manual.
- Frequent sitting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits.
- Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).
- Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contacts and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
- Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
Why You’ll Love Working at Easterseals Hawaii:
· Services provided throughout various islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, The Big Island)
· Strong collaborative environment with a team that is deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion for all.
· Advanced education and training support to help you grow in your career
· Opportunity to make a difference in Hawaii’s multicultural communities
Easterseals Hawaii offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (or Medical opt-out stipend)
· Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
· Generous PTO package with well-being days included
· Paid Holidays with no waiting period
· Life and Disability Insurance
· 403b Retirement Savings Plan with Employee Match
· Lyra Mental Health and Wellness
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education and Conference Fees
· Remote Work Stipends
· Mileage Reimbursement
· Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
· Travel Assistance Program
· FOND discounts and perks program
Please visit our careers page to access the full job description including the conditions of employment. https://www.eastersealshawaii.org/work-at-esh/
Easterseals Hawaii is also a member of a family of companies including Catalight, Easterseals Northern California and Xolv Technology Solutions. Across these companies, there are nearly 700 employees working together to responsibly disrupt and transform home and community-based care and help become a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that works proactively to address complex societal problems such as healthcare access and greater well-being for underrepresented communities.
Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lihue, HI 96766: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- State of Hawaii SLP License (Required)
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person