Assistive Technology Specialist/Aac Specialist - Speech Language Pathologist

Company Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, Assistive Technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.  Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Job Description

Our Assistive Technology Department needs a full time a Speech Language Pathologist with experience in AAC and a commitment to collaborative multi-disciplinary teamwork.  A qualified candidate should have the knowledge of the motoric, sensory, cognitive, and behavioral factors contributing to communication and participation and be aware of adaptations to promote function.  The candidate should be able to implement speech and language strategies to facilitate communication skills using speech-generating devices. 

 

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association required.

Must have 5 years + of experience with preschool children with autism as well as a wide range of age groups and people with varied diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, and learning disorders.

Must have excellent communication, organization, and writing skills. 

Must have access to own transportation.  

Salary is competitive.

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.