SpeechAndLanguagePathologist(NS)

**Agency** Dept of Health and Human Services **Division** O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center **Job Classification Title** Speech And Language Pathologist (NS) **Position Number** **Grade** MH17 **About Us** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. **Description of Work** The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, with primary responsibilities of facilitating communication and maximizing swallowing safety for residents at the O'Berry Center. Through direct and indirect services, the SLP provides evaluations, direct treatments, program planning, in-service training, and staff consultations to ensure the seamless integration of services. Additionally, the SLP maintains all required records and documentation. **Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences** **Salary Grade Range: $66,696 - $110,049** ** _***This is an Anticipated Vacancy***_** _Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement._ _The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:_ • Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of professional speech and language theory, techniques, principles, and procedures. • Familiarity with a broad range of augmentative communication systems designed to develop functional communication for individuals who do not demonstrate typical communication abilities. • Excellent interpersonal, organization