What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Consultant position at Berkshire Meadows?
Who We Are Looking For:
We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Consultant to assist in the development of speech and language skills to help facilitate personal, social, and intellectual development goals of students at Berkshire Meadows.
Berkshire Meadows is a residential school for children with complex medical,?intellectual and developmental?differences.?The 365-day-a-year program includes education, nursing and medical services, allied health services, and activities of daily living development. Set in the picturesque Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Meadows has homelike residences that are fully accessible homes and enable and maximize growth and skill development.
Schedule Offered:
We are currently seeking someone who can commit to 16 to 24 hours a month.
The schedule is flexible as long as the service is provided during school hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age.
Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or related field.
Active Massachusetts SLP license.
Experience working with autism and social emotional learners is preferred.
Experience with AAC devices a plus!
All new employees are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Applicants with a current certification in CPR are preferred. Training provided if needed.
Applicants must be able to work alone unsupervised.
Applicants must maintain valid driver’s license.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $4,000