Speech Therapist for Evaluation Team-Early Intervention - West Chester, PA

Schedule:

The SLP role will be a PRN position, being scheduled as needed between the hours of Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Total hours each week will vary.

The SLP will perform home-based evaluations throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania for children ages 0-3. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate (currently 67 cents per mile). This is a hybrid role as the MDE Teacher may utilize their home office as needed, and the role will require some travel to Chester, PA where the main office is located.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) on the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDE) assesses a child's communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive/receptive language and hearing) and other developmental areas including, but not limited to, cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing and behavior. The SLP works with other members of the MDT to ensure that the evaluation report (ER) documents all assessment findings including, but not limited to, a thorough description of child's strengths and weaknesses in all areas of development for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing individualized goals, specially designed instruction, and recommendations for a developmentally-appropriate individual family service plan (IFSP) and early intervention (EI) services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain signed permission to evaluate (PTE) form from parent/guardian prior to scheduled evaluation within mandated timelines
• Place reminder calls to parents/guardians prior to scheduled evaluation
• Review the "Problem Solving in EI" document with each family at the time of the evaluation to ensure they understand the process for disputes regarding the assessment findings
• Conduct Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE) and/or Record Reviews (RR) collaboratively with other MDT members and follow Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14 guidance to determine child's eligibility for preschool special education services
• Use standardized assessments including, but not limited to, communication and speech/language assessments, hearing screenings, and other related assessments addressing cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and behavior to determine eligibility for EI services
• Conduct observations in school and interview teachers as necessary to get a full picture of the child's development
• Work collaboratively with MDT members to write and edit thorough Evaluation Reports (ERs) within mandated timelines for developmentally-appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development
• Adhere to mandated compliance timelines for conducting evaluations and writing and sending ERs to families
• Update child electronic record in internal information management systems and state-managed database systems to ensure compliance with internal timelines and state and federal mandates by entering data included, but not limited to, PTE received date, evaluation scheduled and completed date, eligibility, and diagnosis
• Update file notes in child's electronic record in internal information management systems to ensure detailed documentation of parental contact, outreach, tasks completed related to the evaluation process, including but limited to, reminder calls to family about scheduled appointment, teacher-related calls and responses, and evaluation cancelations
• Notify the appropriate staff member for No-Shows and reschedules
• Notify the appropriate stakeholder agency (e.g., Childlink, Partnership, and Head Start Special Needs Coordinators) via email with eligibility determination
• For children found ineligible, create Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) and call family to review assessment results and reason for ineligibility; close out child's record in information management systems as documented in ELS procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

• A or M.S in Speech/Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Pennsylvania Certification in Speech Instruction through Department of Education
• One year experience administering preschool standardized assessment tools
• Knowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements specific to IEP development and progress monitoring requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher preferred
• Experience with electronic record systems; PELICAN and CCP/Sprout preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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