Our Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program is seeking Speech Therapists
Bradford County Pennsylvania EI Program is looking for individuals and agencies to provide Speech therapy services to a growing population of infants and toddlers with developmental needs. Responsibilities include coaching families and caregivers to embed learning opportunities into daily routines and activities at home and in the community. Flexible caseload and hours. Schedule visits directly with families and caregivers. Full and part-time positions available. Therapists must have valid Pennsylvania license in their discipline. Travel required within counties. Must have own transportation.
Interested persons send resume and agencies send letter of interest to: geissp@bradfordcountypa.gov, fax to 570-265-8541, or mail to Bradford County Human Services, Early Intervention Program, 220 Main St, Unit 1, Towanda, PA 18848. Call 570-265-1760 ext. 2967 with questions.
Description:
EI service delivery is family guided and routines based.
o Supports family involvement in program planning, decision making and service delivery.
o Supports family in their natural caregiving and decision-making roles.
o Supports parents as first teachers.
o Uses Positive Behavior Support techniques to assist family and other caregivers in developing and maintaining healthy social emotional environments for all members.
o Uses coaching techniques to help family and other caregivers implement activities within their daily routines that support learning opportunities
o Provides service in accordance with family values and priorities.
o Supports diverse and changing family needs.
o Supports parent professional partnerships.
Contracted Position – Full and part-time
Requires travel within counties
Training:
Must be PA licensed speech pathologist – experience with young children and desire to work with families preferred.
Experience working with children who have feeding concerns would be beneficial but not required.
Rate: State set rate of $34.70 per 15 minutes of direct service. Average session is 1 hour ($130.80) per week. Frequency and duration are variable based on child and family need.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $130.80 per hour
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Towanda, PA 18848 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Towanda, PA 18848: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person