HEARING & SPEECH TECHNICIAN II

at Department of Human Services in Park Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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 an advanced skill level.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.


• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.