Speech and Language Pathologist

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title
Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)

Position Number


Grade
MH17

Description of Work
The primary purpose of the Regional Speech-Language Consultant is the provision of consultation and technical assistance, training, and providing support services for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program, and for speech-language services for children identified as having communication delays or disorders, from birth to 21 years of age. Each Child Health Speech-Language Consultant has an assigned region in the state and is responsible for tracking infants in that region through the Newborn Hearing Screening Program process of initial screen, re-screen, and diagnosis. These responsibilities will take place within the overall mission and goals of the Genetics and Newborn Screening unit.

Provide technical assistance to birthing facilities, Child Service Coordinators, families, private providers, local health departments and agencies for the tracking of infants for initial screen, re-screens, and diagnosis through the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening program.

Identify community resources and systems for the identification and referral of infants and children with suspected communication deficits.

Collaborate with public and private agencies to develop community resources and service delivery systems for the identification and referral of infants and children with suspected communication deficits.

Maintain professional knowledge of current and future trends in "best practice" standards of speech language services for children with communication-related disorders.

Provide training and support to hospital staff in the development and implementation of a Newborn Hearing Program.

Assist in the development and distribution of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening materials related to the identification, diagnosis and follow-up of children with suspected hearing loss.

Provide training to public and private providers, speech language pathologists, school systems, community agencies, local health departments and hospitals regarding communication disorder-related issues.

Provide technical assistance to hospitals and private providers regarding the Newborn Hearing Screening Data Tracking and Surveillance System (WCSWEB).

Participate in the training of hospital staff in the use of the Newborn Hearing Screening Data Tracking and Surveillance System.

Provide customer service and tech support for Hearing Link users in North Carolina.

Fulfill data request from staff and outside agencies and providers.

Complete and submit required data reports for CDC and HRSA for grants in the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $66,696.00-$110,049.00
Recruitment Range: $77,535.00-$87,209.00

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Experience with the early intervention population
• Data Systems and Reporting Expertise
• Training and Capacity-Building Skills
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Relationship Building

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information:

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.

Recruiter:
Charlene Michele Moore

Contact:

DHHS Workday Support Form