Substitute SLP

Overview The Up to 3 Early Intervention program in the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University is an in-home pediatric program in northern Utah which strives to provide quality, evidence-based therapy services in a nurturing & supportive natural environment. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and committed Speech Language Pathologist to provide individual services to children under the age of 3 with developmental delays/disabilities and family coaching to their parents/caregivers. This is a substitute, as needed PRN position.  *Requires travel and services to families living in areas of Cache, Rich and Box Elder Counties. Services are provided in a combination of in-home and virtual evaluations and parent-training sessions. Responsibilities Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication. Administer a variety of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments to analyze the nature and extent of speech, language and other impairments. Coach Parents and/or direct teach speech, language, cognitive-communication and social communication to toddlers and their families. Develop and implement Individualized service plans. Instruct parents in small groups to implement evidence-based practice. Collaborate with other disciplines as needed. Adhere to University travel and driving policies. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Communication Disorders and Certificate of Clinical Competence Consideration may be given to those who are eligible for CFY supervision. The clinical fellowship experience must be completed within one year of hiring. Continued employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the clinical fellowship and CCC award. Ability to obtain and maintain state Speech Language Pathologist license(s) required by Utah Office of Occupational Licensing applicable to the profession. Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications One year experience or educational equivalent evaluating and teaching young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Fluency in a second language (Spanish). Educational background to evaluate and treat oral motor and feeding disorders. Baby Watch Early Intervention Credential. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”. Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile. **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $35.00 - $45.00/hour, Commensurate with experience ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them. The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference. Mission: We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education. Values: We Innovate:  We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services. We Include:  We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.  We Collaborate:  We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities. We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families. Funding Statement The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth. College Highlights The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical ser