CLINICAL FELLOW SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- ADULT DAY SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

7d•$62,400 - $74,880•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Fellow experience will include regular observations, direct mentorship and supervision, and frequent opportunities to collaborate with the clinical supervisor. Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Completion of all graduate internships and clinical hours
Flexibility, as well as excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
New York State Driver’s License
Must work at least 36 weeks and 1,260 hours to meet the ASHA CF experience requirement.
Must meet with your clinical supervisor weekly.
Must maintain and update professional knowledge, skills, and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.
Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.
Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet.
Must be able to kneel, twist and bend.
Must be able to respond to fire alarms.
Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience with AAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide communication and feeding assessments, screenings, interventions, and services to individuals over the age of 21 in both day program and residential settings according to OPWDD guidelines and ASHA standards.
Train day program and residential staff on communication programs and safe feeding protocols.
Provide required documentation for assessments and services.
Attend pertinent meetings as scheduled.
Collaborate and maintain open communication with other professionals, staff, and families.