Clinical Fellowship- Early Intervention Program

Job Title: Clinical Fellowship-Speech-Language Pathologist- Early Intervention

Department: Early Intervention Program

Location: Bergen County

Salary: $75.00 Hourly

Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology to join our Early Intervention team. Under the supervision of a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Fellow will deliver speech and language therapy and transdisciplinary developmental services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their families. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment and aligned with the goals outlined in each Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with supervisors, multidisciplinary team members, and service coordinators to support family-centered care through evidence-based practices, education, and ongoing developmental support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meets with Supervisor for direct and indirect hours to fulfill required hours for clinical fellowship.

• Adheres to Pillar Care’s and Department of Health Early Intervention System’s Policies and Procedures.

• Ability to work in the Early Intervention Management System.

• Provide on-going assessment to determine developmental levels, strengths and need for additional services for child/family and participate in development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Develop a therapeutic treatment plan and educational activities to assist the family in accomplishing outcomes as outlined in the IFSP.

• Attend and participate in IFSP team meetings at the convenience of the family along with the service coordinator to determine the status of the child’s progress and plan for future Early Intervention services.

• Complete and submit appropriate documentation, including Family Service Notes, Verification Logs, Six Month/Annual Progress Summary Reports, Evaluation/ Assessment Reports, Family Surveys, Exit summaries, and Incident reports, adhering to Policy and timelines.

• When servicing a child, in the care of someone other than the parent/guardian during the E.I. session, or in a Child Care center, obtain consent to share information with the child Care provider and develop a means to communicate with the family on a regular basis for parent education and carry-over of E.I. session activities.

• Keeps current of and adheres to safety and emergency procedures including universal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease.

• Respond to Pillar Care mail, email, text, and telephone communications in a timely fashion.

• May be asked to Participate in Regional Collaborative Early Intervention activities and educational programs.

• Encouraged to maintain 10-15 hours of service per week.

• Travel is a condition of employment

• Performs other related tasks or responsibilities as directed by supervisor or program director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices and principles of pediatric speech/language/oral motor and feeding therapies

• Working knowledge of rules and regulations of New Jersey Early Intervention System

• Knowledge of normal child development

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with each family/child.

• To carry out Pillar Care’s Early Intervention Program Goals and Objectives.

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.

• To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• To respect and maintain confidentiality.

• To adhere to personnel policies and safety precautions.

• To establish and maintain working relationships with children, families, co-workers, supervisors, and administrators

Learn more about our Early Intervention Program here: Pillar Care | Early Intervention Program (https://pillarnj.org/services/early-intervention/)

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.