Speech Language Pathologist

Overview Working at Easterseals Southern California is an opportunity to make profound and positive differences in people's lives. At ESSC, you'll join a team of caring colleagues who support each other, encourage collaboration and refine clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve. Here's Why You Should Work With Easterseals Outstanding reputation in the quality of services we provide We are invested in your development Emerging career opportunities due to organizational growth Tuition reimbursement Collaborative work environment Education and trainings to support neurodiversity We are an organization who is invested in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Opportunity to participate in various DEI initiatives The benefits of both a family/team environment at the therapy center, but with the security of a large organization Pay range: $93k-100k CF hourly: $38.50 SLPA hourly: $33 Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm Start date must be within 60 days of accepting job offer to be eligible for hiring bonus. Only applies to CCC-SLP candidates. Keywords - Speech Therapist, SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP, CF-SLP, CF, Clinical Fellow, Clinical Fellowship, SLPA, SLP-A, Speech Language Pathology Assistant Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), implements discipline-specific treatment for children diagnosed with autism and other special needs. This includes, but is not limited to planning, documentation and professional communication.

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Provides direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a SLP. Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising SLP. Maintains productivity goals each week/month by completing all scheduled therapy sessions; provides make-up sessions as available. Contributes to the preparation of re-evaluations, progress reports and discharge summaries with the supervising SLP; Completes daily intervention reports and calendar updates, while meeting required deadlines. Promotes best practices and ensures patients and families receive the highest quality of therapy. Collaborates and consults with other service providers as necessary. Assists in goal-setting and modification throughout the intervention process in collaboration with supervising SLP, clients, and family/caregiver(s)/legal guardian(s). Conducts speech and language screening, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the SLP. Completes checks and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications AA Degree from accredited Speech Language Pathology Assistant program or Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Disorders, or a combination of training, educations and experience to perform the job successfully. 1-2 years' experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Possess current licensure from the state Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers and maintain good standing. Knowledgeable of evidence based practices found to benefit children with Autism. Demonstrated knowledge in speech language therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practice. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Good interpersonal skills; Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis. Ability to provide proof of Measles, Pertussis, and Flu vaccines or doctor exemption for immunizations. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 pounds continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and squat. Possess fine manual dexterity; able to push, pull Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.