Speech Language Pathologist (SLPA/SLP-CF also acceptable)
Laradon
- Denver, CO
- $70,000-88,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO
Schedule: 8 am-4 pm, M-F. This position is a full calendar year.
Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$88,000 annually. Sign On Bonus opportunityIf you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.As a Speech-Language Pathologist you will be a valuable asset to Laradon’s mission by providing assessment, intervention and consultation to program staff and children with special needs in a day treatment center in the areas of language, articulation, voice, fluency, feeding and swallowing, assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication.No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:
- Participate in the administration of speech and language assessments and screenings.
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development of the IEP.
- Maintain the files and appropriate paperwork for designated caseload.
- Facilitate and monitor activities in keeping with the IEP goals and objectives for designated caseload.
- Provide consultation and support to classroom staff, as needed.
- Provide consultation and direct instruction for identified students.
- Assist students to choose and acquire augmentative communication devices.
- Schedule and conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
- Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401(k) + 4% Match
- Personal Days, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wellness Day, and 9 Weeks Paid Breaks/Holidays
- Bilingual Pay Differential
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Student Loan Assistance
- Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
- CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees
- All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon
- Orientation
- Mandatory Reporting
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety Care
- Defensive Driving
- Person Centered Training
- Trauma Informed Care
- Job Shadowing
- Masters in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or an SLPA or SLP-CF as we have a current SLP with Supervision capabilities.
- Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) considered
- Colorado Department of Education License
- Experience in working with school aged children.
- Valid driving license, good driving record, and reliable transportation. Must have the ability to drive.
- Picture Exchange Communication System trained, preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills and positive attitude.
- Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.