About the role#
Heartshare is offering an unpaid speech-language pathology fieldwork internship. This role is based on-site in Howard Beach, New York, and operates on a rolling basis. You will work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
What you'll do#
- Provide speech-language pathology treatment sessions for a caseload of children.
- Plan treatment activities while considering goals, progress measures, and necessary equipment.
- Create a formal lesson plan for one child from each caseload, detailing goals, procedures, and materials.
- Document session notes in Microsoft Word and email them weekly for entry into the EasyTrac system.
- Track student attendance, specific goals, and progress using a data-recording system.
- Write or update quarterly reports for children under your active treatment.
- Prepare annual reports when due, or complete a mock annual report for therapist review if no actual report is required during your rotation.
- Prepare materials and manage daily paperwork, including session notes and evaluations.
What you'll need#
- A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Location & details#
- Location: Howard Beach, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Unpaid.
About Heartshare
Heartshare is a non-profit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It operates over 100 program sites across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The organization provides services including vocational training, residential support, and educational programs. It also assists families facing poverty through its affiliate Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services.
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