Pre-K Speech Language Pathologist

The CDS Reach site in Portland is seeking qualified pediatric Speech Therapists to work with infants and toddlers, and their families in the Cumberland County area. These are 40 hour per week, calendar year positions.

We have one position with our Early Intervention team, working with children ages birth to two with developmental delays. Travel and home-based service delivery are required. Experience with Part C Early Intervention and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

We also have a position with our Early Childhood Special Education team, working with older children ages 3-5. This itinerant position will travel to various preschool and childcare settings in the Portland area to deliver services.

Please indicate your preference when applying.

SALARY RANGE:

$53,102 - $92,082

Some benefits of CDS employment:

Maine State Employee Medical coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
$250 per year Professional Development Stipend
Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Work/Life Balance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The therapist works as a part of a team of colleagues to evaluate and provide treatment services to children. The therapist, a member of the IFSP/IEP team, evaluates, and provides services to eligible children birth through 5 and ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101. Individuals with Maine Department of Education Certification 293 may have written authorization to commit agency funds.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS include, but are not limited to:

PARENT COMMUNICATION:

Ensures that the therapist’s role within Child Find process is explained to parents.
Ensures that intake information is elaborated upon and elicits additional information from parents.
Ensures that parents receive answers to their questions.
Ensures that parents receive accurate information in a timely manner.
Specific to the speech therapy domain, ensures that parents receive accurate explanations of the results of the child’s assessment.

EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:

Establishes rapport with children served.
Conducts observations in the natural or LRE environment as ordered by the IFSP/IEP team.
Gathers and reviews documentation specific to the child’s developmental history.
Conducts interviews with parents to obtain information when specific to the child’s required developmental history and selects and administers assessment and other evaluation materials that are not discriminatory as ordered by the IFSP/IEP team.
Determines the child’s level of functioning and expresses that in a summary of evaluation results and diagnostic impressions in an evaluation report provided for the IFSP/ IEP team.

RECORDKEEPING AND REPORT WRITING:

Ensures that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner.
Contributes goals to the IFSP/IEP team and short term objectives where appropriate.
Writes and maintains required reports for therapy to meet MaineCare and other regulatory requirements.

IFSP/IEP TEAM PARTICIPATION

Ensures that evaluation findings are reported to the IFSP/IEP team.
Assists the IFSP/IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results.

EARLY INTERVENTION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES:

Provides speech therapy services as specified by the IFSP/IEP.
Communicates with CDS Case Managers and other providers through the course of a child’s IFSP/IEP.

BILLING DOCUMENTATION (INSURANCE AND MAINECARE):

Requests prescriptions and authorizations for referrals as required by CDS.
Ensures proper billing to third parties, in accordance with CDS practice.
Provides invoices to CDS in accordance with CINC requirements.

OTHER:

Any other appropriate duties the Site Director deems necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Maine Speech Therapist License (required if position is billing MaineCare)

Maine Department of Education Certification 293 (allowable for non-MaineCare billing)

Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Masters Degree in an appropriate field of study
Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
Ability to establish an effective rapport relationship with children and parents
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
Ability to treat and motivate young children

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Tammy Verreault, Site Director

CDS Reach
1011 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
Fax: 207-781-8855

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine`s children birth to age five. We have over 400 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consists of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

CDS is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,102.00 - $89,658.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Veterans’ Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please indicate below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Please enter 1, 2, or 3 below as appropriate.

1. Not Claiming Veterans’ Preference

2. Veteran Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 214)

3. Gold Star Spouse Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 1300)

License/Certification:

Maine SLP License (Preferred)
MDOE 293 Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Portland, ME 04103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Portland, ME 04103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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