Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Job Summary

AZA United is a leading nonprofit service organization for children and families affected by autism in and around Maricopa County. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are currently expanding locations and programs across the Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Top Workplace winner with many opportunities for future career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy goals in an individual setting and facilitate the same in a group setting, addressing social language skills.
• Perform duties as directed involving data collection and record keeping for all services delivered.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs.
• Offer intervention strategies to families for speech and language goals and objectives.
• Communicate & collaborate regularly and openly with supervisors, therapy team members, providers and parents/guardians of the child/client.
• Accurate and timely submittal of paperwork, including data reports, timesheets, etc.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with parents and families in a manner that emphasizes family-centered services.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, or related field with required coursework.
• Completion of certified training program for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
• SLPA license from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to provide 1-to-1 speech therapy, social group facilitation, parent training classes, and other relevant services.
• 1+ years of experience with speech therapy required. Proficient with computers and email.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong reading, writing and oral communication skills.
• High ability to listen to and interpret needs of child and family.
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player and open to new ideas.
• Ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• A competitive salary + Scheduled Raise Program!
• An excellent comprehensive health benefit package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and employer paid basic life Insurance.
• A 401K plan with 4% matching after just one year.
• Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Certification & Licensing Expenses.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness).

About the Role

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) who is passionate about helping families and growing with purpose. This is a full-time position (30-40 hours/week) with an anticipated schedule of M-F 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. Compensation is DOE + Schedule Raise Program (2x/year).

Location

The position is located at "West Valley Center" in Avondale, AZ. You can check out where you'll be working: here.