About the role#
The Speech Language Graduate Intern joins the iHOPE Graduate Student Program to gain clinical experience under the direct supervision of a staff SLP and the Department Director. This position involves providing intensive speech, language, and feeding therapy services. Interns work on-site three days per week for a duration of 14 to 16 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Provide intensive speech, language, and feeding therapy services.
- Assess student needs and develop therapeutic plans addressing communication, AAC, oral motor, and feeding goals.
- Document progress through daily session notes, quarterly progress notes, and yearly evaluations.
- Collaborate with teachers, medical professionals, and parents to support educational plans.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and internal iHOPE policies.
- Complete all required program paperwork and a final project.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an affiliated college or university.
- A completed undergraduate degree in communication disorders, sciences, or a related field.
- Successful completion of at least one year of graduate studies in speech language pathology or communication disorders.
- Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Successful completion of an interview with the Department Director and staff SLP.
Location & details#
- Location: Manhattan, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling term.
About YAI
YAI is a nonprofit organization based in New York. It provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Founded in 1957, the organization operates a network of entities including Premier HealthCare and the International Academy of Hope. It employs over 2,400 people.
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