SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 2
- Nevada Early Intervention Services
APPROXIMATE HOURLY RATE -
$22.04 to
$32.74
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Under general direction, Speech Pathologists provide specialized therapeutic services involving the measurement, testing, identification, diagnosis, prediction, treatment, case management, counseling, coaching and supporting of individuals with communication needs and disorders; deficiencies in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive and social skills necessary for communication; and sensorimotor dysfunctions of the mouth, pharynx and larynx.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located in Reno, Nevada Early Intervention Services. The incumbent administers eligibility speech and language evaluations and provides speech and language and communication services in children's home or child care facilities for children with disabilities under the age of three residing in Washoe, Pershing, Churchill and Lyon Counties. The incumbent will also be a member of the Autism Assessment Team.
Speech and Language services is a required service in accordance with the federal regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and are provided as specified on the child's individualized family service plan.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association including completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Special Requirements
Licensure as a speech pathologist by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
