Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the individualized therapeutic program prescribed by the SLP based on goals and objectives
• Provide input to supervising SLP regarding client progress to inform goal development
• Maintain at least 80% productivity (billable) per week
• Ensure client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity
• Draft treatment notes and contribute data for progress reports for assigned clients under SLP supervision
• Participate in coordination of care with ABA and Occupational services
• Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions
• Support clinical presentations to staff to promote collaboration and skill development under SLP guidance
• Attend clinical staff meetings
• Attend collaboration meetings with BCBAs
• Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
• Must have hearing ability sufficient to evaluate client’s speech
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time
• Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication though computer, electronic devices, and paper means
• Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
• Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture

Requirements

• Current SLPA Certification (C-SLPA)
• Current Licensure in States of Practice (where applicable)
• Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily MacOS environment
• Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed

Pay

$25.00-$30.00/hour