Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Description

Want to see clients make significant progress while utilizing cutting-edge evidence-based techniques?

Do you love collaborating with other professionals to address all aspects of an individual's learning?

Is working with individuals with autism an area in which you want to excel?

Interested in learning more about Applied Behavior Analysis and gaining mentorship toward certification?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then working for Potential is for you. By using a team approach our clients make progress most practitioners have never seen before. Our team is collaborative, engaging, and fun to work with! Join us for our regular celebrations, team building, and important work with our clients.

Potential's Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will assist the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in providing a variety of services to assist the SLP in managing caseloads. The SLPA works in conjunction with the assigned SLP(s) to execute components of a speech-language program as specified in treatment plans developed by the SLP.

The SLPA will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team of teachers, behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and physical therapists serving school students of all ages. You will work school hours (between 8 am - 4 pm) 3 days per week following our extended school year (ESY) calendar. This is a part-time role (approximately 24 hours per week) with room to grow to full-time work.

Responsibilities and Duties

Work under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP

Assist in implementing the following as planned and designed by a SLP:

The screening of speech, language, or hearing

The recording, charting, graphing, or otherwise displaying of data that reflects the performance of a person serviced

The maintaining of clinical records

The reporting of changes in the performance of a person served to the licensee who is responsible for that person

The preparation of clinical materials

Participating with the licensee in research projects, in-service training, public-relations programs, and similar activities

Familiarity with AAC operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and a license to practice in Pennsylvania

NOT required to have ASHA CCC

Builds excellent rapport with clients, co-workers, and parents easily on a daily basis

Ability to create professional relationships with clients

Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills

Demonstrate interdisciplinary communication within an active, collaborative work environment

Ability to take initiative and act effectively in various circumstances without immediate direction

Self-confidence/perseverance/strong work ethic - remain positive and maintain progress toward a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity

Trustworthiness, dependability, and demonstrated ethical behavior

Ability to organize and act on several activities concurrently

WHAT SETS US APART?

We're committed to your growth and success. We offer career development opportunities beyond our initial training period: discounts at partner colleges and universities, annual training and ongoing professional development opportunities, and ongoing supervision and mentorship with supportive supervisors.

Work-life balance matters to us. Staff and students benefit from an extended school year (ESY) schedule with breaks mixed in throughout the year

We offer the benefits of a big business with the feel of a small company. Benefits include AFLAC, pet insurance, employee assistance program, employee referral program, and 403b retirement savings plan.

Potential believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We follow state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.