Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist (Family, Infant and Preschool Program)

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Speech And Language Pathologist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of qualified professionals providing early childhood intervention and family support resources to children birth through five years of age with or at risk for disabilities and their families. The Speech and Language Pathologist has specific responsibility for providing speech and language assessments and evaluations for children who have more complex diagnoses. The Speech and Language Pathologist will also be responsible for providing speech-language intervention to enrolled children, instructing parents and other caregivers in communication-related activities to attain desired outcomes and providing consultation and technical assistance to other staff and community paraprofessionals, professionals and agencies. The Speech and Language Pathologist also participates in activities to support FIPP’s mission of providing a broad range of family-centered resources, engaging in research studies, and providing professional development and resources to the early intervention community at large.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

As of 2/1/26, the new salary range:

Recruitment Range: $66,696.00 – $110,049.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Basic knowledge of the application of professional speech and language pathology theory, techniques, principles, and/or procedures.
   
• Prior experience with pediatric speech-language pathology. 
• Knowledgeable of speech-language assessment and intervention as well as typical/atypical development of children birth through five years, specialized equipment for children birth through five years, family systems theories, and family centered practice.
• The speech-language pathologist must be skilled in communicating with families, assisting families in identifying strengths, goals, resources and individualized plans of action.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with numerous FIPP staff and diverse community and professional contacts.

Trainees will be considered if there are no fully qualified applicants.

Trainee Appointment - Master's degree in speech and language pathology from an appropriately accredited institution as required by the N.C. licensing statute (G.S.90-292) to be eligible for granting of a temporary license issued by the N.C. Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist.  The temporary license must be obtained before the first day of employment.  Upon receipt of permanent license (9 - 12 months) employee may move into full class.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday with variation as needed.

About the Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP):

The Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. FIPP is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to (1) promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting and strengthening families in ways that enhance their growth and well-being; and (2) promote the dissemination of research, resources and professional development opportunities to imp