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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Speech/Language Pathologist 1 in Woodward, Iowa

Speech/Language Pathologist 1

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Speech/Language Pathologist 1

Salary

$52,540.80 - $79,643.20 Annually

Location

Woodward - 50276 - Boone County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-01446

Agency

412 Health & Human Services - Woodward Resource Center

Opening Date

11/20/2023

Closing Date

12/6/2023 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Val Kilmer - vkilmer@dhs.state.ia.us

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Job Description

Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. Licensure as a Speech Pathologist by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners is required. This is a full-time opportunity with starting pay dependent upon experience.

The mission of Woodward Resource Center is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. Discharge planning begins at admission.

As part of the WRC team:

  • Provides primarily indirect service and some direct service in areas of dysphagia management and communication. Service included developing goal programs and support plans, training, and monitoring. Responsible for individuals programs to facilitate the development of social skills, receptive/expressive language, augmentative/alternative communication and oral motor skills.

  • Conducts formal/informal communication evaluations. Conducts dysphagia (feeding/swallowing) screenings and assesses associated risks. Conducts augmentative/alternative communication evaluations. Conducts evaluations based on referrals from community facilities.

  • Participates in Individual's annual reviews/scheduled meetings related to individual programs and progress. Participates as an interdisciplinary team member when developing programs and implementing procedures.

  • Maintains departmental records, reports, and Individual's materials.

  • Attends professional meetings and workshops/training to meet continuing education requirements.

  • Other duties as assigned

Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa.

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  • Competitive Health and Dental Package

  • Retirement (IPERS and deferred compensation)

  • Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

  • Life Insurance

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Discount Programs

  • Vacation

  • Sick Leave

  • Paid Holidays

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HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a Speech Pathologist by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners;

OR

possession of a Temporary Clinical License or a temporary permit as issued by the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/SpeechLanguagePathologist1-02135.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

At the time of interview, applicants referred to Glenwood and Woodward State Hospital-Schools will be assessed to determine if they meet federal government employment requirements as published in the Federal Register, Section 20-CFR- 405.1101.

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  • No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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    Do you currently hold a Licensure as a Speech Pathologist by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners?

  • Yes

  • No

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    Do you currently hold a temporary Clinical License or a temporary permit as issued by the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners?

  • Yes

  • No

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

412 Health & Human Services - Woodward Resource Center

Address

1251 334th St

Woodward, Iowa, 50276

Website

http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/disability-services/resource-centers/woodward

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