Speech Language Pathology Assistant- LA

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.

• Position is in a high school setting

• 6 - 6.5 hour days plus a half-hour unpaid lunch break, up to 35 hours/week

• One or possibly two job site locations

• Previous PCSS staff have been placed in this supportive setting

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