About Us:
The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our corporate office is in Livingston, NJ, and we have programs in Essex County.
The Early Intervention team at the Shapiro Center comprises of early childhood specialists who work together with parents and other family members to maximize the growth and development of children by supporting the advancement of motor, communication, and social skills.
Job Summary:
We are currently hiring Casual and LLC Speech Therapists to join the Shapiro Center team. This position is in a natural environment e.g., home-based, day-care etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide natural therapeutic setting-based speech/language services to children ages birth to 3
- Provide therapy to improve speech and oral motor development
- Provide therapy to assist with feeding concerns
- Perform Early Intervention assessments
- Follow goals and outcomes from the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Attend 6 month and annual review meetings for children on their caseload, and other meetings as needed
- Maintain contact with families to keep them involved in the therapy
- Maintain contact with other therapists to provide comprehensive treatment
- Work independently to schedule cases and travel within service area
- Provide appropriate paperwork to include, but not limited to session notes, progress summary reports, and billing and attendance information
Education / Work Experience / Skills:
- Graduate degree from an accredited school of Speech Therapy
- Licensed Speech Pathologist from State of NJ
- Minimum 1 year working experience with individuals from birth to five years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities
- Valid NJ Driver’s License with the ability to become and remain covered under the agency’s insurance policy
LLC Requirements:
- Workers' Comp and Liability Insurance required
Job Type: Contract
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: On the road