Over the course of more than 125 years, MNC has provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase brings success and upward mobility for the entire family unit. Today, we have 14 campuses that are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families. We are looking for a Speech Therapist.
The school-based Speech Therapist is responsible for the prevention, identification, evaluation, and treatment of children/students’ birth through 5 years of age exhibiting communication disorders. Responsibilities also include accurately documenting records of initial evaluations, treatment progress and any treatment plan notes and working with monolingual Spanish speaking parents
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Consult with parents, teachers, and community agencies concerning normative speech and language development and behavioral manifestations of a student “at risk” for a communication disorder or delay
- Observe and informally interact with referred students in the classroom setting as needed
- Informally assess learning environments in relation to communication and assist staff with developing optimal learning environments for the facilitation of communication skills within the classroom setting
- Consult with parents regarding the development of speech/language communication programs/activities, including recommendations for home support of school goals
- Consult with parents regarding methods to facilitate optimum communication behaviors
- Recommend environmental modifications or strategies for children who are exhibiting communicative disorders and those who have not passed the ASQ assessment
- Educate and collaborate with site personnel regarding classroom strategies that will enhance communication for all Students
- Consult with site personnel regarding appropriateness of referral, and identification processes and procedures
- Monitor appropriate referrals
- Participate in providing staff training and intervention strategies within the classroom setting for those children with suspected disabilities around communication
- Participate in identifying students who may be in need of assessments to determine possible eligibility for special education and related services
Assessment
- The speech therapist facilitates the identification of students with communication handicaps by consulting with parents and teachers regarding behaviors that indicate suspected speech, language or hearing disorders; and by screening (ASQ), observation and standardized (norm referenced) and non-standardized (descriptive) assessments.
Intervention
- Provide direct and indirect service delivery options involving one to one, small group or full class instructions within the classroom or community environment or speech/language treatment room
- Provide direct intervention in a variety of settings, including the general education classroom
- Maintain confidentiality of files and caseload record keeping
- Provide collaboration, strategies, and consultation with the classroom teacher to promote literacy
- Provide monthly trainings to the teacher and parents (i.e., adaptations/modifications of the core curriculum or classroom environment, developmentally appropriate and typical language for ages 0-5: expressive, receptive, articulation)
- Follow procedures established by supervisor in performing the role of a speech therapist including adhering to specific guidelines regarding the initial identification (pre-referral, ASQ assessment, record keeping) and re-evaluation.
- Develop measurable goals and objectives that are student- based, in accordance with core curriculum
Other Duties
- Be prompt and sign in/out at all schools
- Maintain and distribute caseload records monthly for compliance purposes as well as documentations
- Attend all meetings, workshops, and professional development activities as requested and authorized by supervisor
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by supervisor or program administrator
- Develop (annually) and review (quarterly) classroom goals and objectives in accordance with the core curriculum and Performance Standards
- Maintain data log as record keeping of student receiving services, time- lines, assessments, IEP and eligibility.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience in providing speech and language treatment infusing behavioral principles and techniques with children 0-5 years.
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of typical
- Experience working collaboratively with related professionals and providers
- Fluent in English/Spanish; preferred
- Ability to interact positively with team members.
- Ability to facilitate positive change.
- Partner with the supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Always represent the Agency in a professional manner.
- Maintain confidentially
Requirements
- Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
- Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Clearance Child Abuse Index
- Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
- Must be register with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
- Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish
What we offer
- Pay Rate: $50.00 to $54.50 Hourly
- Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
- 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter with Speech Therapist in the subject line to mario.quintanilla@mncsf.org or jobs@mncsf.org
Please visit their web site for additional information at: www.mncsf.org
MNC is an equal opportunity employer that welcome diversity in the workplace with a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, they will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
