Speech Lang. Path. Assistant

Children's Developmental Center; Island View (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Developmental Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support children’s communication needs and contribute to individualized plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team, direct services, and a parent coaching model in a child-centered setting.

The SLPA will work under the Speech Department Supervisor, with responsibilities including data collection, documentation, and coordinating with related services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders or SLPA program.
• WA SLPA license (DOH) required.
• Obtain and maintain ESIT credential.
• CPR, BBP, and First Aid training completed.
• Experience with infants/toddlers with special health needs.
• Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and inclusion.
• Proficient with EHR, MS Office, and databases.
• Must commute locally and provide in-home services.
• WA driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Vaccinations: COVID-19, TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Attend on-time and maintain regular attendance.
• Maintain IFSPs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in transition planning with families.
• Provide speech-language pathology services to children and families.
• Involve parents in program planning and services.
• Collaborate with outside providers and community partners.
• Attend team and staff meetings and professional development.
• Use AdvancedMD for scheduling and records.
• Document and maintain attendance for billing and funding.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Tools

AdvancedMD EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Reports to:

Speech Department Supervisor

Classification:

NON-EXEMPT/HOURLY $26.00-33.00 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional nights and weekends, on a volunteer basis

Job Summary:

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) play a crucial role in educating families and supporting children who need assistance with their receptive and expressive language skills, articulation, oral-motor function, and auditory processing. This position involves collaborating closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to implement personalized treatment plans that focus on improving communication skills through direct services and a parent coaching model. We are deeply passionate about this work and are committed to helping children reach their full potential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes and adheres to The Center’s safety work rules and regulations.
• To perform the essential functions of this position, regular and punctual attendance is expected.
• The essential functions, responsibilities, and duties of the SLPA are:
• Assist in maintaining Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in appropriate developmental skill areas for children on their caseload as part of an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in transition planning with family and Family Resources Coordinator.
• Be familiar with IFSP procedures and eligibility requirements for Washington State including but not limited to IDEA Part C (and B), DDA, and ADA.
• Provide, coordinate, implement, and monitor speech and language pathology services to children and families enrolled at The Center both ESIT and private pay.
• Include parents and caregivers in appropriate aspects of program planning and services.
• Collaborate with outside service providers and community partners as needed and requested.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings, planning/visioning days, and professional development opportunities during work hours.
• Utilize professional development opportunities as required for continuing education requirements to maintain state licensure.
• Use the EHR system, AdvancedMD, for scheduling and maintaining electronic copies of family information, medical history, evaluation documentation, ongoing assessments, chart notes, goals and objectives, and transition reports in each child’s file at The Center in conjunction with the FRC’s and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Document chart notes and attendance for billing purposes to The Center funders for reimbursement of services rendered to eligible children and families.
• Document work hours (electronically or hard copy, as appropriate) for wage/salary purposes.
• Participate in annual reviews with your supervisor, including but not limited to goal setting, monthly meetings, reflective supervision, and performance review.
• Maintain accurate documentation of mileage records for purposes of reimbursement.
• Coordinate and maintain an electronic schedule of student’s appointments, meetings, and other job duties, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In addition to their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
• Be a motivated self-starter and problem solver with energy, flexibility, creativity, positivity, and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external colleagues.
• Multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of The Center.
• Perform quality work within deadlines.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating effectively with other employees, customers, and suppliers.

Working Conditions:

The Children's Developmental Center is welcoming to individuals with diverse physical and/or mental abilities. The physical demands and essential functions described here are representative of those that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation. Prolonged periods of working on a computer and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. at a time are required. To request reasonable accommodation, employees are encouraged to contact their supervisor or the People and Operations Director.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for this position. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at the Children's Developmental Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders or SLPA Program from an accredited university program.
• State of Washington Speech-Language-Pathology Assistant license (DOH).
• Obtain and maintain the provider ESIT credential through DCYF.
• Successful completion of Infant/Toddler CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and Basic First Aid.
• Experience with infants and toddlers with special health care needs and their families.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards, confidentiality, and ensuring equity and inclusion in a diverse workplace.
• Proficient with EHR, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and other related software.
• A commitment to the Children's Developmental Center's mission and values and the ability to apply those values in your work.
• Must have the ability to commute locally for work-related events and to provide in-home services.
• Must maintain and provide proof of both a valid WA State Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance.
• A background check and pre-employment drug screening are required and will be administered after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
• Due to working in a building where children are present, COVID-19 vaccination, a negative Tuberculin test, Hepatis B vaccination or immunity, and MMR vaccination or immunity are required.