Speech and Language Graduate Position
About The Position
The Speech Language Graduate Intern is accepted into the iHOPE Graduate Student Program following a successful interview and completion of the first year of graduate studies in speech-language pathology or communication disorders. The intern provides speech and language services three days a week under the direct supervision of a staff speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the Director of the Department. Internships typically last 14–16 weeks. The intern provides speech, language, and feeding therapy; assesses students and develops therapeutic plans; documents student progress; and collaborates with families, medical professionals, teachers, and related service providers. The intern must follow HIPAA requirements and iHOPE policies and procedures, complete program paperwork, and finish a final project.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an affiliated college or university.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in communication disorders/sciences or a related field.
- Successful completion of one year of graduate studies in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Successful completion of an interview with the Director of the Department and the staff SLP who will supervise the intern.
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive speech and language therapy and feeding therapy according to students’ IEPs, under direct supervision.
- Assess students and develop therapeutic plans addressing communication, AAC, oral motor, and feeding needs in light of individual strengths and challenges.
- Document progress in daily session notes, quarterly progress notes, and yearly evaluations, and update IEPs under direct supervision.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and medical professionals as needed when relevant to the student’s educational plan.
- Collaborate with teachers and other related service providers to ensure a comprehensive educational plan meets each child’s needs.
- Complete a final project at the end of the internship.
- Adhere to HIPAA requirements and iHOPE policies and procedures.
- Complete paperwork associated with iHOPE’s Graduate Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
