Description
Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Job Type: Part-Time (ability to grow to full-time)
Hourly: $38.00-$40.00
Location: Center-based in Santa Barbara, CA
About The Role:
The Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant position consists of providing
direct clinical work, assessments and individual consultations for clients under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. This position involves learning and integrating the principles of Early Start best practices and DIRFloortime principles.
Job Responsibilities:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant provides direct treatment to children and their families under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist by:
- Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using age-appropriate screening
- Provide services in Spanish when this is the child or family’s primary language
- Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols
- Documenting progress toward meeting established child and family outcomes and
- reporting the information
- Conducting assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal
- documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties
- Scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and data.
- Performing checks and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to,
- augmentative communication devices (AAC)
- Carry out in-home sessions specifically tailored to the child’s treatment plan.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings prepared to contribute to
- discussions on cases presented
- Follow administrative requests such as keeping current notes, progress reports,
- employee certifications, or any other required documentation/renewals necessary for
- continued employment
Minimum Requirements:
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification in California
- Strong desire to learn a Developmental, Relationship-Based Model (DRBI) through training, observation and reflection
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum
- Ability to work seamlessly and respectfully on a trans-disciplinary team
Education:
- Bachelor's in Speech Language Pathology
License/Certification:
- Active state SLPA License
- ASHA certification
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Schedule:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Build Your Own Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-6:00PM
Benefits:
- Amazon Medical One
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Training
- Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flex Days
- Technology Stipend
Additional Benefits for Full-Time:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)