Speech Pathlogist

• Work with children, families and other members of the FCESS team to provide comprehensive early intervention services for children enrolled in The Moore Center’s FCESS Program
  
• Serve as FCESS eligibility evaluator: complete written evaluation reports describing child’s individual strengths, skill levels and areas for growth in all areas of development
  
• Provide speech therapy recommendations and child development expertise during the development of IFSPs
  
• Schedule and provide individualized therapy and service coordination for assigned children as detailed on the child’s IFSP
  
• Provide written “carry over” activity suggestions that help parents and caregivers support the child’s progress and overall development between home visits/therapy sessions
  
• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion, as identified in the Paperwork, Policies & Procedures for FCESS Service Providers handbook
  
• Maintain utilization /productivity rate of at least 50%
  
• Support and guide families through the process of transitioning from FCESS to public preschool special education services or other community-based preschool activities as appropriate
  
• Serve as speech therapy consultant to other members of the FCESS team
  
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, co-visits with other therapists and peer supervision activities, both formal and informal
  
• Complete required annual trainings as identified by NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS)/FCESS and Agency policies
  
• Attend team meetings, case conferences and other meetings as assigned
  
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
  
• Current State of New Hampshire license in Speech/Language Pathology
  
• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours
  
• Professional experience working with young children and their families
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems Skills and Abilities
  
• Demonstrated commitment to The Moore Center’s values Ability to comply with all state, agency and department policies and procedures
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to master new software
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, develop and maintain strong, respectful working relationships with very young children, families, FCESS staff, and state and regional colleagues
  
• Strong knowledge of early childhood language development, both typical and atypical
  
• Working knowledge of early childhood development across all areas of development, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, gross and fine motor development
  
• Demonstrated understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
  
• Understanding of best practice relative to home visiting and FCESS services
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a trans-disciplinary team
  
• Working knowledge of NH FCESS
  
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and commitment
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines Demonstrate creative, innovative thinking and problem solving
  
• Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems
  
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
  

• Medical and dental insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Short and long-term disability insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Paid time off
  
• 403(b) Plan (agency match of up to 4% after one year)
  

For more information please visit www.moorecenter.org/moorejobs