Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist; Research

Performs professional work of considerable difficulty in various phases of research studies of children and young adults, with communication disorders, and those with typical development.

• Manages daily lab activities including schedules and budgets.
• Leads participant recruitment efforts.
• Supervises and mentors lab assistants.
• Administers standardized tests that measure broad aspects of language and communication and shares outcomes with the participant or the participant’s legal guardian.
• Manages communication with the Internal Review Board, including drafting proposals and modifications.
• Represents the laboratory on social media platforms.
• Assists in the preparation of stimuli and development of appropriate test procedures.
• Enters data into databases.
• Works with other team members to establish and document reliable research procedures.
• Provides transportation for patients as needed.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

• A commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work with others in an environment that encourages respect, transparency, and ethical actions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks so that they are completed accurately and on time.
• Ability to remain flexible in duties performed.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently as a professional with general supervision.
• Ability to provide information to parents about their child's language abilities and information about contacts and resources for clinical interventions in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to apply knowledge in the area of normal speech and language development and speech/language disorders.
• Ability to communicate well and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment such as video cameras and personal computers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office Software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to learn research-specific software.

• Masters in science or Masters in art degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Native or near native fluency in spoken and written Spanish required
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
• Have or be eligible for NE state licensing with 2 years of transfer or hire required.
• Certification from the American Speech / Language Hearing Association (ASHA), showing Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or its equivalent within 2 years of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

• Minimum of three years of experience in the area of evaluation and/or interventions with individuals with communication disorders preferred.
• Minimum of one year of research lab experience as a student or professional preferred.
• Other Duties:
  This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office…