ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide targeted student training in bilingual assessment and intervention.

• Assist in the selection of bilingual materials to expand clinical resources

• Assist in developing project goals and measuring outcomes

• Supervise graduate students as they lead speech and language evaluation and therapy sessions.

• Meet with students to provide feedback and discuss skills, grades, suggestions, and concerns.

• Coordinate and oversee client care.

• Lead individual and group supervision meetings with the graduate student clinicians.

• Maintain current knowledge of the discipline by attending meetings, reading professional journals, and participating in community-based professional activities.

• Review and provide feedback on treatment plans, SOAP notes, evidence-based practice papers, and summary reports written by graduate students. 

• Assist with recruitment and outreach to attain new bilingual clients in the Robbins Center.

• Collaborate with other professionals as appropriate.

• Complete administrative work and maintain records as required.

• Provide guidance and training to other staff members as required. 

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) required

• 3 or more years of experience in the SLP field working with bilingual populations required

• ASHA CCC-SLP certifications and Massachusetts state SLP licensure required

• Knowledge of a second oral language, in addition to English, required

• Documentation of completed continuing education training in the area of supervision, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Proficiency in a variety of learning management, clinical documentation, and file-sharing platforms, and the ability to learn new software easily

• Expert knowledge of the Speech-Language Pathology field, including expertise in clinical writing, editing, and teaching

• Ability to supervise graduate student clinicians

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks and requests

• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks

• Ability to collaborate and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.

• The ability to have continuous oral and written communication with students, co-workers, and supervisors is essential.

• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions.

• Exposed to moderate noise levels

The hourly rate for this position is $55 an hour.

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.