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The Center, established in 2003, is a national leader and advocate for community based aphasia programs, and now offers full-service programming in Maywood, West Orange and Toms River, as well as less intensive Aphasia Communication Groups throughout New Jersey.
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Type of Position: Contract, $50/hour
Location: Hammonton, NJ
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director, Adler Aphasia Center Aphasia Communication Groups
Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this position is to facilitate a twice a month aphasia communication group for people with aphasia. The group will provide education about aphasia, psycho-social support and opportunities for socialization and communication practice with other people with aphasia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Experience: Knowledge of aphasia, experience working with people with aphasia, knowledge of supported conversation techniques, experience in facilitating groups.
Personal: The Aphasia Communications Group Facilitator will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, dependability and creativity to provide a meaningful group experience. He/she must have strong interpersonal skill and have the ability to communicate clearly with people with aphasia and facilitate their ability to communicate. He/she must be skilled in managing group dynamics.
Physical: Adequate speech, hearing and vision to facilitate groups. Must have own transportation to meeting site(s). Ability to use his/her hands to operate keyboards, telephones, other office equipment. Must be comfortable with technology and the internet.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
- Develop plans for two-hour, in-person group sessions that include opportunities for psychosocial support, communication practice, and socialization and may include a brief educational component.
- Develop and implement intervention techniques that compensate for language impairment.
- Provide group leadership through structured discussions, focusing on improving initiation of conversation, turn-taking, clarification of ideas, development of life skills, utilization of multimodal strategies and other techniques to enhance communicative effectiveness.
- Provide feedback and direct supervision to graduate students assigned to deliver the maximum learning experience for the students while also meeting the goals of the group and needs of all group members.
- Maintain basic records (e.g., group members’ contact information, emergency contacts, attendance, meeting summary).
- Screen potential members during the initial visit to determine if they are appropriate for the group.
- Communicate with group members and their families regarding meeting schedule, cancellations, or special events/information.
- Interface with facility where group sessions are held on basic logistical issues such as room set-up, temperature of the room, etc.
- Understand the organizational structure of the Adler Aphasia Center and implement its policies and procedures.
- Complete brief, meeting attendance and monthly reporting requirements in a timely manner.
- Participate in up to 1-2 facilitator meetings per year either via remote connection (i.e., phone) or in person.
Also required: valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and reliable means of transportation.
How to Apply:
Adler Aphasia Center is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications to for this position to gszabo@adleraphasiacenter.org
No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of submissions we will only contact candidates invited to interview. Thank you for your interest.
Adler Aphasia Center, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. I have read and fully understand my position description.
