Clinical Fellow Speech and Language Pathologist -Bilingual Opportunity Child and Family Support Services

The Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathology (BilingualSpanish) will provide direct home centerbased and telehealth parent training and patient care for assessing and treating communication (i.e. speech/language) oral motor and feeding/swallowing disorders; administering department and program functions; maintaining documentation relative to services offered; and participation in intra and interdisciplinary training programs. In addition the incumbent assists the family with appropriate referrals within Kennedy Krieger and in the community (i.e. school medical social etc.. This position will have a variety of training opportunities and this assignment provides temporary employment opportunities to coincide with and supplement the Clinical Fellow training experience. Some children and families for whom direct care is provided will be Spanishspeaking and this position requires the incumbent to be bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards.

1. Provide parent training and therapy programs that focus on resolving an identified condition or diminishing its functional impact with consideration given to setting clear and measurable goals and incorporating child and family needs interests abilities and perspective. Utilize a range of techniques to engage children and families some of whom will be Spanishspeaking.
2. Provide home telehealth and centerbased functional communication (i.e. speech and language) oral motor and feeding assessments to determine presence and (where detected) degree of handicapping conditions with consideration to child and familys needs.
3. Initiate and maintain contact with referral sources as well as other Institute and community providers to assist in service coordination and to foster productive community relationships.
4. Maintain documentation consistent with Institute and Department expectations for all activities as well as guidelines by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA) Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) COMAR and relevant accreditation agencies.
5. Participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities relative to patient care (e.g. team conferences) and professional training (e.g. staff development activities).
6. Participate in departmental activities and outreach activities in the community (e.g. presentations services on committees).

• Must possess and maintain SpeechLanguage Pathologist Limited License through the Maryland Board of Audiologists Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists.
• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards. Able to speak Spanish fluently with ease and confidence in a variety of topics related to work home leisure activities as well as events of current public or personal interest or individual relevance. Able to convey intended message with accuracy clarity and precision without misrepresentation or confusion while being readily understood by native speakers.

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology with related clinical requirements required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Additional course work or training in pediatric feeding/swallowing or communication disorders is preferred.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement student debt relief program free parking and child care subsidies! In addition we offer rich professional development opportunities.

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are ahealthcareinstitution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients students employees and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V