Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) of Lakewood, CO is seeking to hire a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to support children and families in the Jefferson County area. We're an incredible team that promotes work-life balance with excellent benefits, looking for self-starters who are ready to take their Early Intervention career to the next level. Our Early Intervention team is dedicated, motivated and excited to welcome providers from any culture or background. If this sounds like the job for you, read on!

Salary Range: $69,000 - $79,350/year + $500 Sign on Bonus

JOB BENEFITS

• 4-day, 36-hour flexible work week!
  • That's right, FRIDAY's OFF!
• PAID HOLIDAYS! 12 per year!
• Begin accruing both paid sick and paid vacation time from date of hire.
• Phenomenal Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision!
• Joining an EI team with over 150 years of collective experience at DDRC
• Agency that supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and incorporates various related development opportunities.
• Multiple team and professional growth opportunities, including regularly occurring team development, geographic team meetings, discipline specific meetings, monthly provider small group Reflective Supervision Consultation and ability to participate in various Focus Groups (Feeding Focus Group and Autism Focus Group)
• Annual Continuing Education allowance and professional licensure renewal fee coverage from EI Department
• Short/Long term disability
• Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401k with employer match up to 3%
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• Tuition reimbursement for benefit eligible employees who enroll in a degree program that is relevant to DDRC's mission statement - up to $2000 per year, 10% tuition discount at Colorado State University-Global Campus or Colorado Christian University.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ON THE DDRC EI TEAM

As a Speech Language Pathologist on our EI Team, you are responsible for providing Early Intervention services via telehealth, in families' homes and in community settings (following COVID-19 guidance and safety precautions as applicable) using the Trans-disciplinary/Primary Service Provider model and coaching method of service delivery. You will work within a team of other employees at DDRC (providers and service coordinators), along with contracted Early Intervention providers. In addition to participating in initial IFSP development you will also participate in Early Intervention Evaluations.

The Early Intervention Department at DDRC strives to provide the highest quality therapy for children 0-3 years of age based on evidenced based practice. Our team (Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Developmental Interventionists and Social/Emotional providers) comes together weekly to discuss various approaches and how to work together to provide elite services to each child and their family, with additional recurring opportunities to collaborate with specialists including Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Audiologists and Registered Dieticians.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR DDRC EARLY INTERVENTION PROVIDERS

(Discipline Specific Qualifications Listed Below)

• Part C Early Intervention experience preferred.
• Additional EI Evaluation experience ideal
• Bilingual/Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Recognition of importance of and respect for confidentiality
• Interest in providing both in-person and virtual services to support to families
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to drive to various locations in varying weather
• Ability to sit on the floor in various residences with the children and their families
• Flexibility to work remotely much of the time (beyond COVID-19 work restrictions)

Degree Requirements

Masters in Speech Language Pathology with Certificate of Clinical Competence

Experience to Support All of the Following:

• • Autistic children/children suspected to be on the autism spectrum
  • Oral-motor feeding needs
  • Motor speech disorders
  • Understanding how sensory issues impact speech
  • Interest in supporting Assistive Technology needs for families
  • General infant & toddler development