Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Pathways

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position is Full-Time and offers highly competitive compensation. Outstanding Benefits include: •4 Weeks Paid School Vacation in April, July, August & December •3 Additional Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) •13 Paid Holidays •Health, Dental & Vision – Eligible after 1 full month of employment •Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) •Employer Paid Life Insurance/ Voluntary Life Insurance •Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance •Flexible Spending Account •403(b) Retirement Savings Plan •Paid Training Opportunities •Tuition Reimbursement •Employee Discounts Premier non-profit is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for one of its vastly growing programs. Pathways Strategic Teaching Center is a year-round comprehensive education and treatment program, servicing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related disorders. Founded in 1988 through a collaborative effort between the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center and local parents of children with autism, Pathways is committed to utilizing scientifically validated teaching methodologies in improving the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. Pathways education and treatment strategies are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Individually tailored curricula address speech and language, pre-academic and academic skills, daily living and self-care skills, play and social skills, vocational skills, and assessment & treatment of challenging behavior. Overview of Responsibilities: •Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians •Assist the SLP with speech and language screenings and assessment without clinical interpretation •Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP •Document student, patient, and client performance (tallying data and preparing charts, records, and graphs) in order to report this information to the supervising SLP •Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices •Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP •Serve as interpreter for patients, clients, students, and families who do not speak English •Obtain consultation from other members of the team in areas outside own expertise to fully address the needs of individual children •Document all activities in accordance with state/federal regulations and requirements necessary for billing and agency policies •Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor related to the organization’s mission, goals, and operations.