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Position Overview
Under direct supervision, provides Speech, Language and Hearing programs and services at Ludeman Developmental Center. Conducts routine communication training programs under the direction and guidance of the Hearing and Speech Specialist; assists in development and utilization of program materials and techniques; assists in the development and preparation of communication devices; organizes, schedules and conducts clinical hearing and speech assessments and therapy services; prepares and presents the Annual Speech and Language Assessment Review report for the individual Services Plan meeting; maintains routine records, progress notes, and data collection sheets; attends and actively participates in mandatory training. Utilizes manual communication skills with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Essential Functions
- Provides Speech, Language and Hearing programs and services at Ludeman Center.
- Assists in development and utilization of program materials and techniques for carrying out speech, language and hearing therapy.
- Assists the hearing and speech specialist in the development and preparation of communication devices.
- Organizes, schedules and conducts clinical hearing and speech assessments and therapy services for Clinical and Behavioral Services.
- Prepares and presents the Annual Speech and Language Assessment Review report for the individual Services Plan meeting.
- Maintains routine records, progress notes, and data collection sheets.
- Attends and actively participates in mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college with courses in social science, psychology and education or related field.
- Requires ability to communicate in sign language at a colloquial skill level.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
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The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $5.4 billion. Illinois created DHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. DHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens. Our mission is to reduce poverty and keep individuals and families out of the deep-end of social service systems.