Speech Therapist

Application Deadline: 2025-01-26
Job Type: County
Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Health Officer, the position serves as an early interventionist in a Birth to 3 Program for Douglas County, WI. It can be filled by a speech and language pathologist licensed in the state of Wisconsin.

This position will provide quality early intervention services by educating and coaching families, caregivers, and colleagues to support the development of children from birth up to the age of three in their daily routines and activities. Early interventionists support families in enhancing their capacity to help their children by engaging in relationship-based interventions that utilize the evidence-based primary coaching model. This approach aims to foster the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities within their natural environments.

The interventionist will be a member of a multidisciplinary early intervention team led by the Birth to 3 Program Coordinator.

Wage is based on the 2025 scale: $37.71 – $40.64 per hour. FLSA status: non-exempt. Full-time based on 40 hours per week.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

Annual wage increase based on eligibility
Paid, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities
85% county contribution to health and dental premiums
Health Savings Account (HSA) available to all employees enrolled in the county’s medical plan, with annual contributions provided by the employer and the health plan
Wisconsin Retirement- One of the most well managed retirement systems in the nation- Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to www.etf.wi.gov for further detail
County-paid Life Insurance Policy – coverage equivalent to annual salary – affordable Supplemental, Additional, and Spousal/Dependent coverage available at employee’s expense
Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

Please visit our website to view the complete job description.

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi

Deadline Note: 11:59PM