Employment Opportunity: Part-time Employee, Speech-Language Pathologist for Bridge to Life

Position Description

The SLP Part-time Employee will take a prominent role in the delivery of services through Bridge to Life, an affiliate of The Bridge School. The SLP’s scope of work includes assessment, intervention, documentation, consultation, training, and support of program development. The SLP will collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to enhance business practices, communication strategies, organizational systems, and outreach activities. The Employee will be expected to represent the Bridge Organization’s ethos for high standards of evidence based cutting-edge practice.

This is a Part-time employee position and will report directly to the Executive Director of Bridge to Life.  

Essential Functions and Clinical Skills

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct assessments of client’s current level of functioning as it relates to the areas of speech, language and communication, using appropriately modified assessment tools, leading to the development of comprehensive intervention plans as required.
• Evaluate and report on client progress in areas related to language access, use of communication tools and strategies, social interaction, participation and self-determination, identifying strengths and needs to assist the team in making program modifications; prepare documentation and progress reports as needed.
• Participate in the IEP and/or IPP process as requested, and engage in ongoing collaboration with the client, caregivers and staff members that form the client’s team.
• Provide consultation and/or training on the design of an appropriate communication environment incorporating appropriate strategies, assistive technologies and adapted, multi-sensory materials.
• Implement appropriate therapy activities, based on established intervention practices, which meet the individual communication needs of the client and maximize communication and participation opportunities.
• Conduct AAC needs assessments for each client, assisting in long-range multi-modal system planning;
• Conduct clinical trials for clients to evidence the need for AAC-related equipment/technologies and determine the most appropriate AAC system, access method(s), and language representation for each individual.
• Develop protocols and train significant communication partners in the use and interpretation of communication behaviors, techniques, and strategies that enable effective communication.
• For on-going clients: document and update communication system vocabulary, as needed; problem-solve ways to increase access to language and communication across multiple partners, and resolve AAC equipment breakdowns.
• Consistently demonstrate professional communication skills, fostering rapport and establishing relationships built on trust with clients, families and their teams.
• Engage in effective interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to shared decision-making and coordinated care through open communication and mutual respect among team members.

Program and Organizational Support

• Coordinate with the Associate Director of Operations regarding scheduling, billing procedures, and related activities.
• Participates in the ongoing information dissemination of Bridge to Life materials, resources and strategies.
• Promotes the Bridge to Life program by disseminating information and identifying and recruiting appropriate clients.

Research and Professional Development

• Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Collaborates with the research team, as required, to support data collection, analysis and the integration of evidence-based practices.
• Provides training and consultation to professionals across disciplines to support capacity building and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, typically acquired through:

• Possession of Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (RPE candidates may be considered) and/or Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
• Certificate of Clinical Competence desired (CF candidates may be considered)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

• Experience working as a member of an interprofessional, collaborative team
• Knowledge of special education principles and strategies as applied to individuals with communication disabilities and other conditions indicating the use of augmentative and alternative communication
• Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication principles, best practices, strategies, and technology applications currently available in the field
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, speak and write effectively and work under a minimum of direction
• Ability to coordinate and direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments
• Ability to elicit the cooperation of others and work collaboratively as an effective team member
• Ability to effectively train and share knowledge constructively with parents, staff and others.
• Ability to achieve the professional confidence of others and assimilate information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, including computers, AAC tools and technologies and other assistive technologies
• Ability to independently manage a caseload to ensure contracts are completed in a professional and timely manner
• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities

Working Conditions

Work in an office, classroom/school environment, client’s homes and community environments overseeing the physical, social, learning, participation and communication needs of individuals with severe speech and physical impairments.

This job description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

This description outlines the anticipated scope of consulting services. Specific tasks, deliverables, and schedules will be defined in the consulting agreement between the consultant and Bridge to Life. As an independent contractor, the consultant is not an employee and is responsible for their own business expenses, benefits, licensing, and tax obligations.

If you are interested in this position, pleases send a cover letter and your resumé to btl@bridgeschool.org.  If you have questions or need further information, please contact Vicki Casella at 650-696-7295 x402.