Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities, and special needs.

DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various residential services, day habilitation programs, and vocational services. Speech Pathologists support DDI's Day programs.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
• Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc)
• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
• TSHH/TSSLD certification
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to lift/move 20 lbs (mats)
• Must be able to move quickly after student up to 500 feet
• Must be able to move quickly to a classroom in need up to 500 feet
• Must be able to detect and respond to fire alarms

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose. OPWDD

For more than 60 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has provided compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of children with developmental disabilities, DDI has grown into a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. The parental influence continues with several of our board members being mothers and fathers of the people we serve. DDI recognizes that each person in our care has unique needs and deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most significant challenges. With a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit

Company Description

For more than 60 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has provided compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of children with developmental disabilities, DDI has grown into a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. The parental influence continues with several of our board members being mothers and fathers of the people we serve. DDI recognizes that each person in our care has unique needs and deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most significant challenges. With a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit

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