Speech/Language Pathologist

Summary

About the Position: Serve as Speech/Language Pathologist for Early Intervention Services (EIS) of the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA).

Duties

• Provides Early Intervention Services (EIS) to infants/toddlers and their families who are eligible for early intervention under the Department of Defense criteria.
• Implements a family-centered approach to services that supports and fosters confidence and competence in families to meet the needs of their child.
• Participates in the EDIS public awareness program to include providing information on infant and toddler developmental milestones and the critical importance of the early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities.
• Participates with a multidisciplinary team in conducting developmental assessments of children who may have complex developmental needs.
• Performs screening and evaluation of the infant/toddler level of development of all forms of communication, including expressive and receptive language, communicative intent, and gesturing, and across all developmental domains.
• Collaborates in an interdisciplinary team, including the parents, for the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Provides EIS to infants/toddlers and their families in natural environments and develops and adapts intervention strategies to family that facilitates the child's functional development.
• Initiates appropriate contacts and prepares reports, letters, and documents as required. Conducts training for EIS personnel, community groups, and military treatment facility personnel.

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