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Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Anaheim, CA, US

about 1 year ago
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Summary

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...

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