The
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
position is
Full-Time
and offers
highly competitive compensation .
Outstanding Benefits include:
4 Weeks Paid School Vacation in April, July, August & December
3 Additional Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision - Eligible after 1 full month of employment
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Employer Paid Life Insurance/ Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Premier non-profit is seeking a
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
for one of its vastly growing programs. Pathways Strategic Teaching Center is a year-round comprehensive education and treatment program, servicing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related disorders. Founded in 1988 through a collaborative effort between the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center and local parents of children with autism, Pathways is committed to utilizing scientifically validated teaching methodologies in improving the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. Pathways education and treatment strategies are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Individually tailored curricula address speech and language, pre-academic and academic skills, daily living and self-care skills, play and social skills, vocational skills, and assessment & treatment of challenging behavior.
Overview of Responsibilities:
Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians
Assist the SLP with speech and language screenings and assessment without clinical interpretation
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
Document student, patient, and client performance (tallying data and preparing charts, records, and graphs) in order to report this information to the supervising SLP
Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices
Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP
Serve as interpreter for patients, clients, students, and families who do not speak English
Obtain consultation from other members of the team in areas outside own expertise to fully address the needs of individual children
Document all activities in accordance with state/federal regulations and requirements necessary for billing and agency policies
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor related to the organization's mission, goals, and operations.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Communication and 18 credits towards an advanced degree in this area required
Maintain the proper credentials and license to be a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
Experience in providing therapeutic services to children with autism in school, home, and community-based settings
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Must have and maintain pediatric CPR
Must achieve crisis management certification
Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record, auto insurance, and access to vehicle to be used as directed when needed to transport
Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you envision a career that makes a difference, join our team today!
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