Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist shall perform duties including the following:
A. Subscribe to the inter/transdisciplinary model of service delivery and shall utilize the range of resources and approaches to provide appropriate, coordinated services to children and their families.

B. Provide services to eligible children and their families in the natural or least restrictive setting. The service setting may include children’s homes, DoD Schools, childcare homes, childcare centers, and other military community settings. A limited amount of service delivery shall occur in military hospitals and clinics. Services shall be provided to hospitalized infants and toddlers by consultation only and under the close supervision of the physician responsible for the patient. Screenings shall occur in the family home or other appropriate natural environment (such as the child development center) using an empirically supported screening measure for the identification of developmental delays. Tools may include the most current edition of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener, Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test, etc. Providers under the program shall utilize the Routines Based Interview (RBI) format for the family assessment, or such subsequent format as the Air Force should determine as appropriate for the EDIS Program.

C. Medically Related Services (“MRS”) include interview, testing, and evaluation of school-aged children (3 to 21 years old) who are being considered for special education services through the Case Study Committee (CSC) at the DoDDS school. Additionally, MRS providers provide direct services to students or consultation to their teachers in accordance with their IEPs. MRS providers shall attend DoDDS IEP and CSC meetings. MRS providers will provide consultative services to a student’s teacher(s) in accordance with his or her IEP in order to assist the teacher in understanding the student’s special needs and how those needs may be accommodated in the school environment and with regard to homework.

D. Be able and available to travel to other locations on temporary duty (TDY/TAD) as requested by the Government.

E. Perform evaluations to determine eligibility for services in accordance with Department of Defense published criteria. All professionals working under this contract shall attend Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and other related meetings, and present their evaluations and recommendations for eligible children. Eligibility shall be determined in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions.

F. Attend Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and other related meetings and present their evaluations and recommendations. Recommendations for specific programs, i.e. TEACH, LOVAAS, et. shall not be endorsed for presented. Treatment shall be discussed in theoretical terms such as behavioral therapy, educational, etc. Eligibility shall be determined in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions, and any services for children or families will be determined through a team process.

G. Function as part of a collaborative transition team to facilitate a seamless transition from the Early Intervention Services to a preschool or other appropriate program.

H. Keep written and automated records that record the activities associated with assigned children and their families. These records will remain the property of the Government and will be in accordance with requirements as set forth in contract clause 52.212-4(u). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information (Apr 2005).

I. Facilitate a child’s development across all areas through special instruction with the child, all family members, school teachers, and the primary care providers.

J. Ensure that the adaptations and accommodations recommended by the other practitioners are incorporated in the child’s daily activities.

K. Assist in expanding and implementing a public awareness program, including information of children with disabilities and the availability of resources in the community to address and remedy these disabilities.

L. Participate in a comprehensive child-find program, including a system for making referrals to service providers that include timeliness and provides for participation by primary sources, such as the Child Development Center (CDC) and the pediatric clinic.

M. Periodically track infants, toddlers and children who are not eligible for services, yet are at risk of delay, may be tracked periodically to monitor appropriate development. Contractor personnel shall provide families with information, home programs, or activities to support the development of those children who are at risk for delay. Tracking timetables shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the intervention team, in acc