Overview

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), implements discipline-specific treatment for children diagnosed with autism and other special needs. This includes, but is not limited to planning, documentation and professional communication.

Pay rate: $28 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a SLP.
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising SLP.
• Maintains productivity goals each week/month by completing all scheduled therapy sessions; provides make-up sessions as available.
• Contributes to the preparation of re-evaluations, progress reports and discharge summaries with the supervising SLP; Completes daily intervention reports and calendar updates, while meeting required deadlines.
• Promotes best practices and ensures patients and families receive the highest quality of therapy. Collaborates and consults with other service providers as necessary.
• Assists in goal-setting and modification throughout the intervention process in collaboration with supervising SLP, clients, and family/caregiver(s)/legal guardian(s).
• Conducts speech and language screening, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the SLP.
• Completes checks and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AA Degree from accredited Speech Language Pathology Assistant program or Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Disorders, or a combination of training, educations and experience to perform the job successfully.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Possess current licensure from the state Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers and maintain good standing.
• Knowledgeable of evidence based practices found to benefit children with Autism.
• Demonstrated knowledge in speech language therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Good interpersonal skills; Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis. Ability to provide proof of Measles, Pertussis, and Flu vaccines or doctor exemption for immunizations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 pounds continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and squat. Possess fine manual dexterity; able to push, pull
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.