CLINICAL FELLOW SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- ADULT DAY SERVICES

Salary Range: $62,400 USD to $74,880 USD

Salary: $62,400 USD per year

Description

CLINICAL FELLOW SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- ADULT DAY SERVICESFull Time, Hourly Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Salary Range: $62,400.00-$74,880.00/year

About Brightway Living & Learning: 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. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Clinical Fellow experience will include regular observations, direct mentorship and supervision, and frequent opportunities to collaborate with the clinical supervisor.

What You'll Do: Under the supervision of a state licensed & ASHA certified SLP

• 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.

What You Need for the Role:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Completion of all graduate internships and clinical hours

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

• Experience with AAC preferred.

• Flexibility, as well as excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• New York State Driver’s License

• CF Incorporations:

• 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.

What You Must be Able to Do:

• 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.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.

• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.

• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about making a difference

• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

• When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here ( to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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