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Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Potential, Inc.
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Potential is a nonprofit organization whose vision is for every person with autism to lead a successful life of value. Our mission is to assist individuals with autism in reaching their full educational, social, and emotional potential by applying and developing innovative evidence-based approaches.


 

Job Summary

  • Want to see clients make significant progress while utilizing cutting-edge evidence-based techniques?
  • Do you love collaborating with other professionals to address all aspects of an individual's learning?
  • Is working with individuals with autism an area in which you want to excel?
  • Interested in learning more about Applied Behavior Analysis and gaining mentorship toward certification?


 

If you said yes to any of these questions, then working for Potential is for you. By using a team approach our clients make progress most practitioners have never seen before. Our team is collaborative, engaging, and fun to work with! Join us for our regular celebrations, team building, and important work with our clients.


 

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will assist the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in providing a variety of services to assist the SLP in managing caseloads. The SLPA works in conjunction with the assigned SLP(s) to execute components of a speech-language program as specified in treatment plans developed by the SLP.


 

The SLP-A will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team of teachers, behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and physical therapists serving school students of all ages. You will work school hours (between 9 am - 2:30 pm) following our extended school year calendar. This is a part-time role with room to grow to full-time work.


 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Work under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP
  • Assist in implementing the following as planned and designed by a SLP:
    • The screening of speech, language, or hearing
    • The recording, charting, graphing, or otherwise displaying of data that reflects the performance of a person serviced
    • The maintaining of clinical records
    • The reporting of changes in the performance of a person served to the licensee who is responsible for that person
    • The preparation of clinical materials
    • Participating with the licensee in research projects, in-service training, public-relations programs, and similar activities
  • Familiarity with AAC operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair


 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and a license to practice in Pennsylvania
    • NOT required to have ASHA CCC
    • Will consider a strong Clinical Fellow applicant
  • Builds excellent rapport with clients, co-workers, and parents easily on a daily basis
  • Ability to create professional relationships with clients
  • Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate interdisciplinary communication within an active, collaborative work environment
  • Ability to take initiative and act effectively in various circumstances without immediate direction
  • Self-confidence/perseverance/strong work ethic - remain positive and maintain progress toward a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity
  • Trustworthiness, dependability, and demonstrated ethical behavior
  • Ability to organize and act on several activities concurrently


 

Potential Perks

  • Private school setting (K - 12+) with small caseload sizes
  • Personalized/individualized plans for each student
  • Extended school year schedule with breaks mixed in throughout the year
  • Career development opportunities
    • University/college discounts available with partner institutions
    • Annual training and ongoing professional development opportunities
    • Ongoing supervision and mentorship with supportive supervisors


 

Benefits (exact package varies based on full-time or part-time status)

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Medical Package
    • Health, Dental, and Vision
    • Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
    • AD & D Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • AFLAC
    • Pet Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403b retirement savings plan


 

Potential believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. We follow state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.