Speech & Language Professional
The University of Georgia

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S11901P

Working Title:

Speech & Language Professional

Department:

COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education, with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second-largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Part Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Working 10 hours per week.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

04/04/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

04/22/2024

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

Medical Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

0.25

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary:

The primary focus of this position is the provision of supervision and clinical instruction for graduate student clinicians providing services related to the screening, evaluation, management, prevention, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and feeding disorders, for clients across the lifespan. Additionally, coordination with other faculty, staff, off-campus supervisors, and direct service provision may be part of the duties of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide clinical instruction and supervision and to perform screening, assessment, intervention, and related tasks as delineated in the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, talking, walking, hearing, and use of hands to figure/handle objects, tools, controls and keyboards.
• Occasionally stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 25 pounds.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Instructs and supervises graduate students in speech-language pathology clinical practicum in the on-campus clinic or off campus placements.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress, provides oral and written feedback, and conducts conferences with students and other supervisors as specified in departmental procedures and as needed for student's level of performance.
• Completes student formative assessment procedures.
• Provides or assumes responsibility for provision of quality clinical services to screen, evaluate, and treat clients of all ages with speech, language, voice, resonance, hearing, and swallowing disorders, as appropriate for experience and training.

Percentage of time:

60

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and completes documentation for electronic medical records.
• Complies with university, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards.
• Assumes legal and ethical responsibility for client services on assigned caseload.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate clinical assessment and intervention services.

Percentage of time:

10

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Terry Jean (T.J.) Ragan

Recruitment Contact Email:

tragan01@uga.edu

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