Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Company: Pacific Coach Speech, A member of the Point Quest
Location: Covina
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Who We Are:
- Pacific Coast Speech Services has a 36-year history of
providing evidence-based services to schools in the local area of
Southern California. Our superior speech pathologists and SLPAs are
the backbone of our practice.
- Specific clinicians often continue year-to-year in the same
site, as our school district partners recognize the high quality of
our clinical expertise. Satisfaction surveys routinely rate our
clinicians at 9 or above on a 10-point scale.
- Our clinicians are excited about their profession, dedicated to
their educational team, and creative in supporting their students
and families.
- We're flexible with the number of hours/days worked.
Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to provide
speech-language therapy for students who have been identified with
communication disorders. This therapy is performed under the
guidance, direction, and supervision of a Certificated
Speech-Language Pathologist.
- SLPA will support a PCSS SLP at their elementary school site,
as well as, support additional district SLPs at various sites.
- 5 days per week/5 hour days from 8:15-1:15, 25 hours per
week.
- Position is between the 605 and 57 freeways, and between the 10
and the 210 freeways.
Job Group Classification: Pacific Coast Speech Services
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $32 - $48 Depending on Experience:
SLPA 0-5 Years $32 - $38 /Hr
SLPA 5-10 Years $38 - 43 /Hr
SLPA 10+ Years $43 - 48 /Hr
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full time preferred; wiling to consider PT
applicants
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Schedule: Monday-Friday, school hours
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive pay
- Great Company Culture
- Team Environment
- Excellent Supervision
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for full-time employees (30+ hours
per week)
- Life and Legal & Pet Insurances for full-time employees (30+
hours per week)
- 401(k) with company match for full and part-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Employee Discounts with AT&T for full-time employees (30+
hours per week)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for
full-time employees (30+ hours per week)
- Vacation Pay for full-time employees (30+ hours per week)
- Holiday Pay for full-time employees (30+ hours per week)
- Education Professional Development Assistance - CEU
reimbursement of $1,000 after one year of employment for full-time
employees, $500 for part-time employees.
- Licenses reimbursement up to $500 after one year of
employment.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide speech-language therapy assistance to students that are
appropriate for the students age and needs.
- Work with students having a variety of communication disorders
and complex communication needs.
- Work within a dynamic, student focused team to implement
services, which are appropriate for the students age and functional
level.
- Follow and implement treatment plans established by the
supervising SLP, maintain documentation and data toward therapy
goals, document the progress toward goals, and report information
to the supervising SLP.
- Assist in the preparation of therapy materials such as core
boards, choice boards, communication books, visual icons,
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and
additional equipment used for therapy activities.
- Other duties as assigned by supervising SLP.
Objectives or Goals to measure performance:
- Confidentiality
- Adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Accurate work product
- Timeliness in completing assignments
- Positive team attitude
- Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
- Staff development and training
- Improved personal professional growth and education
- Demonstration of good decision making
- Positive customer service attitude and communications
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
Minimum Skills or Qualifications:
- Associate degree of Arts (AA) or Sciences (AS) degree from an
accredited speech-language pathology assistant program; or a
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in speech-language pathology or communication
disorders from an accredited institution, that includes SLPA
certification.
- Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a valid California
State license to serve as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant by
the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.
- Prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings is
preferred.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required.
- Computer-literate; has knowledge of standard company software
applications & use of the internet.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with ability to manage
multiple tasks.
- Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed
information.
- Proficient written and verbal English language communication
skills, including business writing and professional telephone
manner.
- Reliability, dependability and flexibility.
- Ability to reliably commute to job
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to be able to sit and view computer screens
for extended periods of time
- The noise intensity level is moderate to high
- Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing,
walking, hearing, and talking
- Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or
without correction.
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential
job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may
be assigned
PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified
applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
veteran status or other classification protected by law.
Pacific Coast Speech Services is a Member of the Point Quest Group.
Employment is offered by Point Quest
Keywords: Pacific Coach Speech, A member of the Point Quest , West Covina , Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Healthcare , Covina, California
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