Speech & Language Pathologist

Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical center specializing in autism treatments located in Dubai is seeking a Speech Therapist to supervise SLPs and SLPA's, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and conducting speech therapy across various settings. Candidates should hold an MS in Speech and Language Pathology and have 2-4 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive wages, medical insurance, training opportunities, and potential for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Accrued vacation and public holidays

Intensive training

End of Service Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a Speech Therapist is required.
• Ability to supervise staff effectively.
• Familiarity with conducting speech therapy in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SLP's and SLPA's through regular supervision.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Conduct speech therapy and assessments across various settings.

Skills

Supervision of SLPs and SLPA's

Conducting assessments

Conducting speech therapy

Compliance with licensing

Communication skills

Education

MS Speech and Language Pathology

Job description

Stepping Stones Center is American based medical center that treats and educates children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Downs Sydrome and other developmental and learning disorders. Its headquarter location is in Dubai, UAE, with franchises located in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

We offer the following services to individuals ages 18 months to adulthood:

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Inclusive Education Program

Applied Behavior Analysis and related methodologies

Social Groups/Social Skills Training

Vocational Transitioning Program (A.S.P.I.R.E.)

Learning Support Services

Job Description

• Supervise SLP's and SLPA's by providing 1 hour of 1:1 supervision for each SLP/SLPA and 1-2 hours of group supervision (with all SLP's /SLPA's ) per month;
• Ensure compliance with all DHCC/CPQ licensing requirements as well as regulations pertaining to practicing SLP'S;
• Conduct speech therapy across various settings;
• Conduct assessments and report writing;
• Review SLP and SLPA assessment reports/goals/progress reports/goals updates for editing prior to SLP assessment reports/goals being finalized;
• Communicate need for materials to designated staff, when needed;
• Support client assessment needs;

Stepping Stones Benefits and Incentives:

• Competitive wages/salaries offered
  

Medical and professional liability insurance

Accrued vacation and publicholidays for Full Time staff

Intensive 2-3 week training provided consisting with all theory and practice along with scenario-based training by our clinical training and management team

Training certificatesare awarded following successful completion of training

Compensation for training

End of Service Benefits

Potential for career advancement within the company

Domestic and Internationaltravel opportunities

Participation in community outreach projects(e.g. supporting local and national non-profit organizations at community events, etc.)

Internship/practicum training hours available to university and graduate programs to support educational and career advancement

Direct access to professionals in the field for ongoing consultation, training and support

Monthly in-service training

Monthly team building activities

Monthly employee recognition and staff awareness

Educational opportunities available for eligible staff

Access to research library (e.g. books, journals, video and paper presentations, etc.) to support ongoing training and development

Qualifications

MS Speech and Language Pathology

Additional Information

Experience of atleast 2-4 years working as a Speech Therapist