Speech-Language Pathologist

NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Speech-Language Pathologist Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 20 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $78193 to $98121 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 7:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Monroe Street Address 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Duties Description The Speech-Language Pathologist for the Intensive Treatment Option (ITO) will provide speech therapy service provision to 39 adult Persons Receiving Services with Intellectual and Developmental Disability residing within the ITO. The selected candidate will be supervised by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Supervisor 2. Responsibilities: u2022 Collaborate with and serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team within the ITO setting; participates in meetings, presents clinical information and observations, and provides consultation, training, and assistance to staff in other disciplines. u2022 Conduct Speech-Language assessments in accordance with OPWDD, New York State Department of Health, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and other third-party regulations. u2022 Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop the interdisciplinary Comprehensive Functional Assessment and Comprehensive Care Plan for each individual residing in the ITO. ?Assess individuals with communication and swallowing disorders; develop and implement individualized Speech Therapy Plans of Care as appropriate; recommend appropriate communication modalities and/or strategies, diet consistencies, safe swallowing strategies and dining techniques, as needed. u2022 Provide Speech or Dysphagia Therapy, within an individual or group setting, in accordance with an established Speech Therapy Plan of Care. u2022 Participate in discharge planning as needed. u2022 Provide consultation and/or training in communication, dysphagia, choking prevention, and aspiration. u2022 Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with OPWDD, New York State Department of Health, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and other third-party payor standards. u2022 Comply with all OPWDD, New York State Department of Health, Federal, State and Local regulations, policies, and procedures. u2022 Maintains NYS Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. u2022 Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor. u2022 Travel as necessary with reimbursement. NYS driveru2019s license is required. u2022 Position will require adjusting your schedule to meet the needs of the ITO unit. SHIFT/PASS DAYS: Day & Evening rotation (2 shifts on evenings / 3 shifts days with one weekend day)Day shift: 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pmEvening shift: 10:30am-7:00pm or 11:00am-7:30pmChoice of: Sunday-Thursday (pass days Fri/Sat) Or Tuesday-Saturday (pass days Sun/Mon)(To be determined at time of offer)#LI-KB1 Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist in New York State or certification in Speech Language Pathology by ASHA.Transfer:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.u2022 Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 20 ($74,193) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). Geographic Pay Differential is also added to the job rate ($94,121).u2022 If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.u2022 The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). u2022 If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave: u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Finger Lakes Human Resources Management Office - Posting Department Telephone 585-258-8918 Fax 585-461-8935 Email Address Address Street 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to and reference EOA#26-115 in your email.

Created: 2026-03-27