Early Interventionist-Hearing and Speech Center (Knoxville)- 2 Openings
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience This is a Grant Funded Part-Time position working 20 hours per week located in Knoxville, TNPOSITION DURATION: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Early Interventionist (EI) will provide direct developmental therapy services through home-based environments and/or virtually to fulfill a grant contract with the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS). The grant is operated by the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology's Pediatric Language Clinic (PLC). This position requires compliance with clinic policies/procedures and state/federal guidelines. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct patient care under the guidelines of TEIS.
- Implement services with children and families using knowledge of strategies of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI).
- Complete routinely scheduled assessments using the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS).
- Manage program data using Tennessee’s Early Intervention Data System (TEIDS) related to grant requirements.
- Manage patient charts including session documentation, correspondence, records request, letters to other professionals, and maintain files in compliance with licensure regulations.
- Establish and maintain collaboration with other professionals providing services for PLC clients, including attendance at Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, Transition meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
- Attend PLC professional meetings; participate in activities to remain current with evidence-based practice needed for programming and to maintain grant requirements.
- Travel to home and community sites to provide services as indicated on the children’s IFSP (If TEIS determines home-visiting to be safe).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred) in Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies (child development), Early Intervention, Deaf Education or Visual Disabilities, Special Education K-12, Elementary Education, Communication Disorders or related field. Three (3) years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS: Resume; College transcripts; Three (3) Letters of Recommendations; Valid TN Driver's license; Fingerprinting (required by TEIS if hired). If candidate is a Speech Language Pathologist, they must be licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability and skill to provide assessment/treatment services to children with developmental disabilities.Knowledge of basic communication principles and parameters.
- Skilled in implementing clinical practices of developmental therapy and/or speech-language pathology.Ability to display an attitude of sensitivity to the needs of clients as members of larger familial, cultural, linguistic, and social systems.
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Hearing & Speech Center
Schedule: Part-time
Job Posting: May 25, 2021, 7:04:03 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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