Speech Therapist

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Listing Info

Looking to join an established program with a stable company, working as part of a team, and making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced and rewarding environment? If so, then New Story could be the company for you!

New Story is a leading provider of Children's services comprised of schools and supports that help children with the most serious and/or complex educational and behavioral challenges. By providing environments and services that encourage growth, learning and goal achievement, New Story gives children and their families the opportunity to create their own new stories of growth and success, and to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

The New Story School inHarrisburg is a private licensed school for children with Autism, Developmental Disorders, and Emotional Support needs. We offer a unique family-like learning environment and a host of therapeutic services to help children achieve success while dealing with the most serious and complex educational and behavioral challenges.

New Story schools are more than places where a child goes for the day to learn - our schools serve as an extension of the child's family. We go the extra mile and do what is necessary to make sure the childs needs are met and that they have the necessary supports in place - to grow, learn and achieve their goals. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child has an opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. One way we do this is by treating your childs behavior first, so they can focus on learning new skills and creating their own new stories' for the present and the future. The best story that a child can write is one that includes returning to their home school, giving them the opportunity to write additional stories of growth and success. We believe no two children are alike, so we teach the way each child learns - and our curriculum reflects this approach.

The New Story School located inHarrisburg is currently hiring a Full-Time Speech-Language Therapist to provide services to children as part of the Multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

The Speech Therapist will promote development of communication skills through assessment, program planning and direct service. Sampling of duties are as follows:

Plan and conduct assessments, as well as record and interpret data.

Develop individualized treatment plan aiming to promote communication skills, including expressive language, the ability of verbal expression, receptive language, and augmentative communication.

Monitor and revise treatment plans as needed and communicate with all team members involved to ensure the effectiveness of services provided.

Plan, implement, and adapt speech-language therapy activities.

Work collaboratively with other members of the students treatment team and family to design and implement appropriate services.

Develop and implement IEP goals individualized to the student

Administer appropriate testing to gather data for the development and/or revision of the treatment plan.

Provide reports and make recommendations regarding future needs of students.

Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of students privileges and responsibilities in the behavior program.

Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Maintain speech-language therapy supplies and order supplies as needed and requested by families/teachers.

Assist in the care and use of technical devices and/or assistive equipment if needed.

Education

Bachelors degree and current Pennsylvania Speech and Language Therapy professional license and/or Speech Correction certification.

Work Experience

Employee must have a minimum of two years experience providing speech and language therapy services. Employee must have a minimum of one year experience providing speech and language therapy to children.

Clearances:

PA State Child Abuse Clearance (Upon hire bi-annually thereafter)

Pennsylvania State Criminal Background Check(Upon hire bi-annually thereafter)

Additional Requirements

Physical Examination (prior to hire)

Mantoux TB Test (prior tohire and every 2 years thereafter)