Speech Language Pathologist
Company: NJ Expanding Capabilities Cent
Location: Little Ferry
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description About us: The New Jersey Expanding Capabilities
Center (NJECC) is a progressive day habilitation program, servicing
adults 21 with developmental disabilities to be as functional and
independent in their day-to-day lives as possible. Our program will
provide our clients with the opportunity to participate within
their community, gain knowledge and skills to complete day-to-day
tasks, as well as practice and engage in social interactions and
relationships. Clients will also be provided with access to
therapeutic services, including but not limited to occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. These therapeutic
services not only allow for continuity of care for our clients just
recently graduating from high school, but continued opportunity to
develop independent living skills. We are seeking a Speech Language
Pathologist to join our team You will evaluate and treat patients
with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
Responsibilities: Develop therapy and treatment plans for speech
disorders As part of the intake process, complete a speech,
feeding, and swallowing evaluation Implement ongoing services for
clients with communication disorders Establish treatment goals with
clients Document and store treatment plans and progress reports
Update client progress to relevant parties Implement the use of
communication devices Advocating for clients who need speech
services, but are not already receiving them Qualifications: NJ
Certified from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing
Association (ASHA) Experience with population served is preferred
Knowledge of development and associated diagnosis required Minimum
experience of 1 year in the field Ability to build rapport with
clients Familiar with the DDD policies is a plus Excellent written
and verbal communication skills Positive and patient demeanor
Keywords: NJ Expanding Capabilities Cent, Clifton , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Little Ferry, New Jersey
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