CLINICAL FELLOW SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST- ADULT DAY SERVICES

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

• 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!

Pay

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

Schedule

Full Time, Hourly Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm