Hiring & Speech Technician II

at Illinois Department of Human Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.