Speech Therapist (Remote)

About the role

JFCS is a nonprofit organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 175 years. L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center is a licensed facility offering medical, social, and therapy services to Russian-speaking older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic reassessments of participant communication abilities
• Develop individualized plans of care for each participant receiving speech therapy
• Deliver all speech therapy services outlined in the participant’s plan of care
• Ensure evidence-based and person-centered treatment approaches
• Provide education to family members and other caregivers on methods to assist participants in improving or managing speech and communication challenges
• Train staff on therapy-related strategies that can be incorporated into daily care routines
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure therapy services meet program goals and participant needs

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Speech Therapist by the Medical Board of California
• Conversational proficiency in Russian required
• Experience providing speech therapy to older adults and/or individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations related to speech therapy in adult day health care settings
• Ability to instruct non-clinical staff and caregivers on therapy-related strategies
• Physical capacity to assist frail elderly or disabled adults when necessary

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $50-$65/hour (depending on experience)
Remote opportunity available
Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits
6 hours/ 1 day a week with flexible scheduling
Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year