Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Research Study)

Boys Town; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free visits to Boys Town physicians

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a Language Lab Coordinator to oversee daily lab activities, budgets, and participant recruitment while mentoring lab staff. You will administer standardized tests, coordinate IRB communications, and manage data entry and testing procedures.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Required: Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, NE licensure eligibility, ASHA CCC within 2 years, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or equivalent within 2 years of transfer/hire.
• NE state licensure eligibility required; valid driver's license with good driving record; MVR check.
• Ability to travel and provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed).
• Strong communication with parents and ability to convey test results sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily lab activities including schedules and budgets.
• Leads participant recruitment efforts.
• Supervises and mentors lab assistants.
• Administers standardized language and communication tests and shares results with guardians.
• Manages IRB communications; drafts proposals and modifications.
• Represents the lab on social media platforms.
• Prepares stimuli and develops test procedures.
• Enters data into databases.
• Collaborates to document reliable research procedures.
• Provides transportation for patients as needed.
• Provides patient care and education according to the population served.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent decision-making

Data entry

MS Office

Research software

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC within 2 years

NE state licensure eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Office software

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Fluency in Spanish 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks.
• Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
• Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
• At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
• We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.