Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Progress Speech & Language
Anaheim, CA
About the Job
Multi-location, multidisciplinary, pediatric company in Anaheim, CA is seeking an energetic Bilingual (Vietnamese, Spanish, or Korean) working ) as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Serving children and their families to make progress towards a brighter future by helping a child thrive now. Under the direct supervision of an SLP Therapist, completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.
Hours: Full-Time or Par-Time hours available (including afternoon/evening and weekend Work)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- California – SLPA License
- Computer literate with the ability to learn customer service software applications
- Professionally skilled in verbal and written communications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Handles difficult situations directly, using appropriate discretion and respect for the individual.
- Bilingual – Vietnamese, Korean, or Spanish
- Meticulously organized in approach to medical record reviews
- Detail oriented
- Occasional travel may be required
- Highly dependable with excellent follow through skills
- Team player
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the Speech Language Pathologist;
- Documents patient progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists;
- Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties including preparing Medi-Cal requests and Low Incidence orders for therapists and completing Medi-Cal billing for students receiving direct therapy;
- Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities;
- Programs and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices;
- Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities; Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports; observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapists;
- Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities;
- Prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items.
We offer: Competitive Salary & Benefits, Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Vacation, Sick, Company Paid Holidays, Paid CEUs, Simple IRA and more...