What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant position at Our Career Centered Academy?
FULL-TIME PAY GUARANTEED, PAY NOT DEPENDENT ON TREATMENTS
SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Life Skills Academy is a nonprofit "special needs" school which offers a unique model of education, therapy (speech, occupational, physical), and vocational training to children PK - 12th grades.
Because we know children learn by example, our goal at LSA is to create an atmosphere which includes the "5 Cs" of OCCA's culture:
Community – a warm, friendly environment
Compassion – acceptance of those with unique abilities
Courage – empowerment to make good choices
Curiosity – healing through learning
Creativity – freedom to explore life skills
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The SLPA works under the supervision of A speech-language pathologist (SLP) to help students control their stuttering or other speech problems and guide them through documented treatment plans.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree.
Active license through the FLDOH.
DUTIES OF POSITION:
- Meet goals and objectives listed on the treatment plan and implemented by the SLPA are only those within their scope of responsibilities and are tasks the SLP has determined the SLPA has the training and skill to perform.
- Administer specific components of a speech and language program as specified in treatment plans developed by the SLP.
- Self-identify as SLPAs (Assistants) to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others.
- Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
- Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
- Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
- Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
- Comply with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30