Description

*$3,000 signing bonus to new hires, to be paid out during the first year of employment!*

Looking to join an awesome team in a rewarding environment?  Eden Autism is currently seeking full-time Speech-Language Specialists to join our teams at The Eden School and our Adult Services (21+) programs.  Whether you enjoy working with adults or school-age clients, Eden is the place for you!

Our Speech department is dedicated to expanding and enhancing each individual’s overall receptive, expressive and pragmatic language skills.  Working alongside an enthusiastic team of support staff, our Speech-Language Specialists assist with assessment, goal selection, training, and intervention.  

Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply!

What you’ll love about Eden

• Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.
• Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and professional development.
• Core Values: Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be True

Annual salaries starting at $70,000+, commensurate with education and experience!

RESPONSIBILITY SNAPSHOT

• Evaluate speech and language needs to enhance communication skills through each individual’s primary mode including verbal language, sign language, pictures or an augmentative device.
• Participate in the development of IEPs and ISPs. Define and implement program objectives for each individual through development of short- and long-term goals. Evaluate progress using data collection, standardized and informal assessments.   
• Manage maladaptive behaviors including tantrums, self-injury, and aggression.  Implement behavior support and education programs as defined in each individual’s IEP/ISP.  Work with Behavior Analysts and support staff to develop appropriate alternate teaching programs for students.
• Assist with training staff on how to most effectively integrate speech programs into each individual’s daily routine.
• Maintain weekly communication with parents concerning progress and recommendations for home maintenance. Quarterly progress reports; Develop and maintain IEP/ISP goals and objectives.

Note: $3,000 signing bonus to be paid in 4 installments during a new hire’s first year of employment. Installments as follows: $500 upon completion of 2-week training; $500 upon completion of 90-day introductory period; $750 upon completion of 6 months of employment; $1250 upon completion of 1 year of employment.

Requirements

MUST HAVES

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with speech and language disorders, preferably with autism.
• Valid, unsuspended driver’s license

Eden School requirements:

• NJ DOE Speech Language Specialist Certification preferred
• Applicants may complete Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) during employment.

Adult Services requirements:

• Licensed by the state of New Jersey
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Physical Abilities:

• Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time.
• Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.