What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapy Assistant position at BROWARD CHILDRENS CENTER?
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SUMMARY
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists, and monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university including completion of 24 semester hours as specified by the Board from a Council for Higher Education accredited institution is necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implements treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Documents residents/students progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Assists speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Performs support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Collects and compiles data to document resident/students performance and to assess program quality.
- Selects and/or prepares speech-language instructional materials.
- Assists speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings and assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and hearing.
- Tests and maintains equipment to ensure performance.
- Conducts in-service training sessions and family and community education programs.
- Prepares charts, graphs, and other visual displays to communicate residents/students performance information.
- Assists speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects
- Provide guidance and treatment via tele practice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Current Florida Speech Language Pathology Assistant License
- HIV AID / HIPAA Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and safety manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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