Duties
About Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL):
CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 400 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 159 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.
Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!
About the Position:
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the individual and group speech/language therapy for Academy students. The Speech Language Pathologist is expected to attend IEP meetings as needed and to present goals and updates as requested for students. The Speech Language Pathologist position is part of the IEP team for students requiring Speech and/or Language services. Therefore, the ability to collaborate and communicate is vital.
Provides evaluations and therapeutic intervention for students exhibiting speech and/or language delays. Collaborates with parents & public-school personnel re: incoming, progress of and/or returning students, as needed and maintains professional boundaries and demeanor. This position will work within the school program serving youth placed in a special education therapeutic day school. The ideal staff member not only understands the particular challenges experienced by these students but has a particular affinity for working with special education youth.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology preferred.
- Certified Speech and Language Therapist with Illinois State Board of Education or Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Experience with children with Autism, children exposed to trauma and skill in signing are highly desirable.
Skill Requirements:
- Relate effectively to children and their parents.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within an IEP team.
- Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children, staff, and families served.
- Knowledge of childhood trauma.
- Strong organization, record keeping, and assessment skills.
- Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner.
- Ability to use computer technology.
Physical Requirements:
- Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information.
- Ability to physically transport self and students to various locations.
- Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related problems and stress.
- Physical ability to initiate and assist in physical restraints.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits:
- Paid Holiday Breaks
- 5 PTO Days
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
How to Apply
Apply at CHAIL.org, Careers.