Job Details: Job Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $85000.00Salary, Job Shift: Flexible, Job Category: Health Care, Job Summary The SLP will provide and direct Speech Therapy services to people with intellectual disabilities to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation, and related professional in-services. Work as an interdisciplinary team member to implement support plans that facilitate people in reaching their full potential. Comply with all Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) regulations. Provide critical competency based teaching to care givers and management staff to facilitate continuity of care. ​​​​​​​Primary Duties and Responsibilities Function independently and as a team member. Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Maintain appropriate documentation for client records. Assess, develop, implement and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to discuss collaborative recommendations. Attend Circle of Support (COS)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to interpret evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations. Comply with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) State Operations Manual for performing annual assessment and ongoing treatment regarding dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, speech assessments, and assistive technology needs to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities residing in ICF/IID homes. Coordinate care of the individual with medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers. Provide training to all staff and people residing in ICF/IID homes. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices. Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support. Emergency on-call and weekend availability required. Maintain current state license. Other duties as assigned. Function independently and as a team member. Should be able to teach in a variety of settings to people with varying educational backgrounds and literacy levels. Should be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Maintain appropriate documentation for client records. Assess, develop, implement and monitor dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, assistive technology plans, and speech assessments. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to discuss collaborative recommendations. Attend Circle of Support (COS)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to interpret evaluation and/or treatment results and recommendations. Comply with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) State Operations Manual for performing annual assessment and ongoing treatment regarding dysphagia/mealtime guidelines and plans, speech assessments, and assistive technology needs to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities residing in ICF/IID homes. Coordinate care of the individual with medical staff, residential and day program staff, and other team members. This may include accompanying people to community providers. Provide training to all staff and people residing in ICF/IID homes. Training includes mealtime plans, communication profiles, and/or assistive technology devices. Provide ongoing assistance, consultation, and support. Emergency on-call and weekend availability required. Maintain current state license. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ​​​​ Qualifications   Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, and Tennessee Licensure (required). Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience. Prefer previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service. Professional & other skill set: Licensed SLP, basic computer skills with Microsoft software, ability to communicate professionally and effectively Physical Requirements: Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to lift 50lbs Supervisory Structure:  Reports to ICF/IID Senior Assistant Director. Job Requirements: 90-Day Evaluation Period. All Orange Grove Center required training and orientation.