Director Worcester State University Speech-Language-Hearing Center

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Director, Worcester State University Speech-Language-Hearing Center

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Department:

643-Communication Sciences and Disorders

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Apr 27, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

161693

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About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about

Job Description:

OFFICIAL TITLE:

Director/Worcester State University Speech-Language-Hearing Center

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Dean, School of Science, Technology, and Health

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises full and part-time Clinical Instructors, faculty case managers, graduate students, Assistant Clinical Coordinator, and Clinical Audiologist of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department.

General Statement of Duties:

Manages the daily operation of the Worcester State University Speech-Language-Hearing Center and coordinates clinical education of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program. Works closely with Department Chair regarding program implementation.

Responsibilities:

(E) = Essential

(E) Schedules screening, diagnostic, and therapy services in the University Speech-Language-Hearing Center.

(E) Schedules and conducts center staff and semester student clinic meetings.

(E) Responsible for center coverage by a CCC person, including availability up to two evenings per week.

(E) Coordinates billing and collection fees.

(E) Schedules screening and public education presentations in off-campus settings.

(E) Establishes new affiliations in the community, including telephone and in-person communication as well as coordination and review of affiliation agreements.

(E) Works as a liaison to public and private health-related and education agencies.

(E) Schedules outside placement practicum assignments, and calculates and prepares Professional Development Point certificates for cooperating practitioners.

(E) Supervises and evaluates graduate students in on and off-campus practicum experiences. Responsible for finalizing each student's semester clock hours, ensuring compliance with ASHA certification requirements.

(E) Supervises and evaluates Clinical Instructors' performance and duties within the University Speech-Language-Hearing Center and in outside placements.

(E) Supervises and evaluates Assistant Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Audiologist in their performance of duties.

(E) Coordinates scheduling and facilitates faculty involvement as case managers in the WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Center and in outside placements.

(E) Distributes, analyzes, and reviews supervision surveys completed by student clinicians. Initiates plans of rectification, when necessary.

(E) Distributes client surveys and completes statistical analysis of consumer satisfaction. Initiates plans of rectification.

(E) Contributes to preparation of national accreditation report as needed.

(E) Rewrites the Center Manual annually to reflect updated ASHA standards and changes in departmental policies and procedures.

(E) Monitors and maintains client records.

(E) Responsible for quality assurance in center operations affecting adherence to state and federal laws and accrediting body standards.

(E) Coordinates orders of equipment, furniture, therapy materials, and diagnostic materials for the WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Center.

(E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.

(E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.

(E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

M.A. or M.S. and ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.

License to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Massachusetts.

Minimum of three years paid experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

Knowledge of graduate clinical practicum experience.

Knowledge of clinic administration.

Minimum of 2 hours of continuing education in clinical supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience.

Completion of 10 hours of continuing education in telepractice.

License as Teacher of Children with Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The firm annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.

It is the policy of Worcester State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by WSU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources, after an offer of employment has been made.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options

life insurance up to 8x the annual salary

long-term disability coverage

dental insurance

20 vacation days accrued per year

15 sick days accrued per year

5 personal days per year

paid holidays

tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children

and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

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URL: www.worcester.edu

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