AAC Specialist / Speech Language Pathologist
Full Time
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Posted
Job description
Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist
Full Time – 35 hours/week
Are you someone who is passionate about Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology? Are you interested in working with individuals across the lifespan in various settings? Are you someone who enjoys variety in their schedule and opportunities to experience new situations? Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life?
Why join Easterseals Massachusetts?
Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) offers a unique employment experience for those interested in Augmentative Communication by partnering with schools and state agencies to provide evaluation, consultation, and training services to a diverse population in a variety of settings. You will be part of a team of dedicated, experienced professionals with opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and continuing education.
ESMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. Join our team to make an immediate and powerful impact in the lives of the clients we serve!
General Job Responsibilities:
Provide Augmentative Communication services to children and adults in a variety of settings. Services include providing evaluations, equipment set up, and training clients and their communication partners- Actively seek out new information regarding technology, strategies, and approaches in the area of Augmentative Communication and maintain that knowledge through continuing education.
- Complete required documentation including reports and monthly notes in a timely manner as required by contracts
Mentorship / Professional Growth
- Mentoring and supervision available
- CEU reimbursement to attend courses or participate in degree programs that further professional growth.
- Opportunities for career advancement by becoming a mentor, supervising a Speech Clinical Fellow, supervising Speech-Language Assistants, providing ESMA staff training, etc.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Valid/current professional license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts
- Past experience with providing AAC services and supporting users
- Ability to travel to/between multiple work locations
- Must be able to transport and deliver equipment.
- Must pass extensive background checks and provide professional references
- If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of
negative TB test, and required immunizations (including fully vaccinated status for Covid-19).
Clinical Fellows will be considered if they can demonstrate the following:
Successful completion of at least one graduate class focused on Augmentative Communication- Successful participation in a clinical placement which involved provision of Augmentative Communication services
What will you bring to ESMA?
- A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve
- Independent time management and critical thinking skills
- Effective spoken and written communication skills
- Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
- Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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