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Speech-Language Pathologist

Minimum Qualifications

In order for County Personnel to determine a candidate's eligibility for a position the applicant must document in writing on the application how they meet the minimum qualifications related to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State approved College or University with a Master’s degree in speech therapy AND one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time) post-licensure experience specifically performing speech therapy with children ages birth to three years; OR
  1. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) above.

 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

At the time of application, the candidate must possess a full license (limited permit to practice is not acceptable) and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist in New York State.

All applicants must possess CPR certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) at the time of appointment and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.

All applicants are required to possess a valid New York State Driver’s License at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

Approved individual providers who deliver early intervention services must demonstrate continued professional development related to their professional field of practice, and on state and municipal policies and procedures of the Early Intervention Program, including participation in NYSDOH sponsored training. Providers shall participate in a minimum of ten clock (10) hours of professional development activities per year. Such professional development activities are not restricted to NYSDOH sponsored training and may include other professional activities necessary for licensure and activities identified by the provider to increase the provider's professional skills and knowledge. Providers must maintain documentation as proof of participation and must share this documentation with agencies that they deliver EIP services for. This documentation must be available at the time of provider monitoring review. New York State sponsored training is available online and free to providers and parents.