Ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact every day?
It is no secret that lives are changed forever at HEAR Wisconsin. Founded in 1926, the state-wide nonprofit organization helps infants, children, and adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing by providing the support and services they need to live full, successful lives. Each year HEAR Wisconsin provides critical services to thousands of individuals through its Kellogg Child & Family program; Audiology Clinic; Assistive Technology Center; Adult Day Service program; and Mobile Audiology Clinic.
HEAR Wisconsin has an exciting opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist or Re/habilitative Audiologist to provide therapy for children and their families who are deaf, culturally Deaf, or hard of hearing. The ideal candidate will positively add to our team of talented, energetic, mission-driven therapeutic service professionals.
Our team embraces the provision of informed parental choice and communication options and consists of highly qualified professionals including: LSLS certified practitioners, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, service coordinator and d/Deaf program assistants.
Exclusively focused hearing-loss-specific services for individuals with hearing differences include: family-focused, culturally-responsive, individualized early intervention, Auditory-Verbal Therapy, tele-intervention via our ConnectHEAR Program, speech-language therapy for all ages, toddler communication groups that include typically-hearing peers, pre- and post-cochlear implant therapy, specialized instruction, consultations, professional mentoring as well as agency-related programs, resources, and parent-to-parent events.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide all aspects of speech-language therapy and/or early intervention services to children with hearing differences in a natural environment, the home, or clinic setting
Complete comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans and monitor ongoing progress
Implement a parent-coaching model in all therapy sessions
Prepare timely progress reports and maintain client file documentation as required by HEAR Wisconsin and funding sources
Assist as needed in providing clinical supervision of students in practicum placements
Assist transition planning and implementation for children transitioning into school programs
Attend meetings as appropriate, including in-agency, Birth to 3 and community meetings
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from an accredited program
American Speech, Language and Hearing Association Certificate (CCC)
Qualifications for Wisconsin State Professional License
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary collaborative team
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and variety of communities
Respect for cultural diversity, service and communication choices made by families
Valid driver’s license and available transportation for travel in Southeastern Wisconsin
Three years of related professional experience preferred, however, strong CF candidates considered
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years of experience working with individuals who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certification (AVT or AVEd), LSLS training or willingness and interest in learning
Proficiency in spoken/written Spanish
Proficiency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn
HEAR Wisconsin offers a generous benefit package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays - Eight per calendar year, plus additional day off for employee birthday
Progressive paid vacation and sick time off
Long-term disability coverage
Retirement plan with employer matched contribution
Paid mileage reimbursement
A supportive team environment
Carson Miller
Human Resources Generalist
HEAR Wisconsin
10243 W National Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
cmiller@hearwi.org
414-604-7230