Speech and Language Pathologist

Company: Vinfen
Location: Brighton
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

As a Speech and Language Pathologist, you will evaluate and summarize an individual's receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language and write Communication Evaluations. You will develop treatment plans for each individual, as needed for communication and speech. You will train direct care staff on specific interventions around communication goals and objectives and encourages independence in activities of daily living for the individuals Vinfen serves and trains other staff on the use of communication devices. Additionally, the Speech and Language Pathologist advocates for the special needs for each individual we serve and follows regulations established by MassHealth.#VINDAYPWhy Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) planCompetitive Medical, Dental and Vision plansEmployer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time BenefitsFlexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)Educational Assistance and Remission Programs$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!Other generous benefits and perks!Founded in 1977, for 40 years Vinfen has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that "transforms lives" by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations and communities to learn, thrive and achieve their goals. To learn more about Vinfen, and/or to apply to this or other Vinfen positions, please visit our website at www.vinfen.org/careers.My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Keywords: psychiatric rehabilitation, social services, social worker, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, disabilities, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, case management, case manager, human services, non-profit, trauma, advocacy, recovery, VinfenDayRequirements:Vaccine Mandate PolicyIn accordance with federal mandates, all new employees, interns, and volunteers within Vinfen's Massachusetts programs will be required to be fully vaccinated (14 days beyond last shot of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days beyond receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine), or have received the first shot in a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. A 2nd dose must be received within six weeks of hire and the first shot prior to New Employee Orientation or have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with Vinfen.A bachelor's degree is required.Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist by the Mass Board of Registration in Allied Health.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ALSHA), or a statement from ASLHA of certification equivalency.At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, ideally work with adult populations.Strong time management and writing skills.All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

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