ESIT Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position on our Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) team will have the opportunity to help develop and scale a best-in-class Early Intervention program for ages 0-3. This position provides critical therapeutic support for children that have identified delays through the ESIT program. SLPs provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services for children with neuromuscular disorders and/or developmental delays in speech, language, pre-speech (feeding), pre-linguistic (cognitive), and/or hearing abilities. They will ally closely with caregivers to understand their strengths, hopes, and needs that help develop a child-focused treatment plan.

This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates, assesses, and provide speech therapy to children ages 0-3
• Collaborates with the Early Intervention team, Family Resources Coordinators (FRCs), and Akin program staff on interdisciplinary IFSPs, goal setting, and case review
• Maintains documentation of case records and ensure compliance with Part C and other policies
• Provides direct, indirect, or consultative services to children with communication disorders
• Communicates with insurance providers, school districts, and other outside resources as needed
• Engages and empowers parents in all individual and group sessions, providing training and support that allow them to meet the needs of their children
• Participates in the development of individualized goals for child and family
• Provides coaching and consultation for staff, parents, and care providers
• Demonstrates a caring, nonjudgmental, equity-minded approach to working with every family
• Prepares reports and progress notes as required by Akin
• Attends team meetings relating to each child’s programs and progress
• Schedules minimum of therapy hours as established by therapy department policy
• Attends regular staff and department meetings. Actively participate in reflective supervision meetings, team meetings, and monthly all-staff meetings
• Continues to develop professional skills and knowledge (e.g., conferences, coursework, review literature, participation in professional associations, interdepartmental observations, etc.)
• Attends in-service programs. Share information from recently attended professional meetings with team
• Develops alternate/augmentative communication systems as needed
• Makes and/or orders equipment, assessment, or therapy materials
• Complies with all Akin policies and procedures
• Complies with the agency’s policy and procedure regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Able to multitask with attention to detail
• Computer literacy of Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems (e.g., Credible)
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery
• Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, licensed by Washington State
• Experience working with children ages 0-3
• Experience interacting with diverse populations
• Pass a portable background check through Department of Early Learning
• Pass a tuberculosis (TB) test or have negative test within 12 months prior to hire
• Current in Pediatric/Adult CPR, first aid, and AED, HIV, and bloodborne pathogens
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a diverse cultural setting and provide culturally dynamic, equitable, and supportive services
• A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multilingual

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The target starting pay for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.