Speech Language Pathologist - Evaluator
Are you a licensed SLP in Colorado looking for meaningful work with a flexible schedule and great work/life balance? If you are seeking a role where you can create your own schedule and have an opportunity to partner with other providers, check us out!
Developmental Pathways has an opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Evaluator in our Early Intervention (EI) department. As an SLP, you will get to provide developmental strategies relating to speech-language therapy during evaluations to children who have language, hearing, voice, and/or feeding/swallowing concerns. The SLP will conduct early intervention evaluations and assessments for children under 3 years old who are referred for early intervention services. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, uses standardized evaluation and assessment tools to perform evaluation and assessments to determine eligibility for Early Intervention. Also, will complete written reports from either evaluations or assessments.
Our ideal SLP will possess strong organization, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. The SLP will actively develop collaborative relationships with individuals, families, peers, and other community partners and be proactive to identify problems and seek solutions for both internal and external customers.
This is a 40-hour hybrid position, working remotely and in-person, coming into our headquarters in Aurora, CO/off-site locations as needed.
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5th at 11:59 PM (MST)
Starting Salary and Benefits
$68,571 - $76,286 / annually
Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Flexible work schedule
Monthly remote work stipend
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement program
Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan
Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance
Employee assistance program
Credit union membership
Employer-paid training
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Requirements
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program
Two years experience in the relevant field
Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT)
Active DORA licensure in Colorado
Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices and procedures
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate family schedules
Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and provide proof of motor vehicle insurance
Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions and no more than two (2) tickets in the past three (3) years
Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twists of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.
Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.
Preferred
Experience or training in Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2 Edition (DAYC-2) or Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA)
Training in Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) administration
Vision screening training
Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention
Additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment
Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Additional Responsibilities
Conduct early intervention evaluations to determine eligibility for Early Intervention services.
UseEarly Intervention Colorado state-approved assessment tools
Must meet the personnel standards set forth by EI Colorado
Perform hearing and vision screenings
Shareevaluation results with family and provides next steps
Develop and maintains working case files per department policies and procedures
Submit billing and supporting documentation timely
Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required
Maintain EI Provider portal profile
Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services. Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines
If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org
Started in 1964, Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorado’s Community Centered Boards (CCB), connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding. We are also Colorado’s largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources, serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
At DP, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity, innovation, partnership, and stewardship, you’ve come to the right place!