ABFV0259619-9021
2023-02-06T00:00:00
2023-09-15T00:00:00
Abilities First, Inc. has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for over fifty years. Abilities First, Inc. has evolved into the Hudson Valley’s premiere provider of support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, service coordination and employment services.From our early days as the “Little Red Schoolhouse”, Abilities First, Inc. has always been deeply committed to providing educational programming for all preschool and school-age children at every level of disability. While we offer intimate instructional settings for those with special needs, we also strive to develop creative solutions to integrate our students with their more typical peers.Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Full time Speech Therapist position available in our school program located in New Windsor, NY. This position will be responsible for the speech therapy program assigned case load at our New Windsor School. Responsibilities include:Initial evaluation/periodic re-evaluationProgram planning and implementation of programScheduling of caseload in conjunction with classroom staff and other related servicesCoordination of program between student, counselor/teacher and case managementThis position is crucial to the development of children of all ages. We follow a school calendar, 48 weeks per year, which includes a six week summer program. Benefits Include: · Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off (or paid time off on the school calendar)· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options· 401(k) plan with employer match· Employer paid life insurance· Tuition Reimbursement· Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support· On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day· Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.· And More!Completion of Master’s Degree Program from an accredited College/University.Licensed by NYS Department of Education as a Speech Pathologist.NYS teacher certification required.Experience with oral motor, dysphagia, and augmentative communications helpful!Become involved in the incredible mission of Abilities First, Inc., by providing people with disabilities and their families with support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.
Therapist
Abilities First
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed