Careers at Adler Aphasia Center
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: Part-time-12 hours per week/45 weeks per year/ Mon, Thur 9-3pm
Immediate Supervisor: West Orange Program Director
Location: West Orange, NJ
Job Description: Develop and implement conversation group programming that addresses the needs and interests of people with aphasia and their caregivers.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Prepare and facilitate conversation and activity-based groups for people with aphasia
- Employ group facilitation techniques and utilize supported communication techniques
- Assist with supervision of graduate SLP student externs
- Assist with set-up & clean-up of Center daily
- Understand the organizational structure of the Adler Aphasia Center and implement its policies and procedures
- Adhere to the Adler Aphasia Center Core Values & Mission Statement
- Other projects and relevant duties as assigned
Professional Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License
- Experience working with people with aphasia (Aphasia group experience is preferred)
Clinical Qualifications:
- Regulate speech rate/intelligibility and use an adult register with people with aphasia
- Use gestures effectively
- Write and speak simultaneously in a group atmosphere
- Master supported communication techniques and group facilitation skills
Personal Qualifications:
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, dependability, punctuality
- Exhibit creativity and a capacity to learn
- Willing to accept feedback from mentor/colleagues & grow in the role
- Express strong communication skills (both oral & written)
- Use strong organizational skills
- Manage multiple tasks & accept team responsibilities
- Utilize strong skills in computer office software, iPads & basic web applications
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to move tables and chairs for programs and special events
- Ability to physically attend to each group member as needed, within Center guidelines
- Possess adequate speech, hearing, and vision to diagnose and treat communication disorders
How to Apply:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 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 for this position. MUST include hourly rate desired to be considered for the position. Please email sglaser@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.
