SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Vista Hill Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Clinical supervision

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Vista Hill Foundation in San Diego operates the Stein Education Center, serving developmentally disabled students aged 5–22. The Speech Language Pathologist works under supervision to evaluate, plan and deliver speech services and contribute to I.E.P. team goals.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, California licensure and CCC-SLP, with 1+ year of relevant experience preferred. Full-time, Mon–Fri, with $43/hour starting pay and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• California state license from SLPA Board is required.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA is required.
• Previous clinical experience with developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Ability to pass drug, TB tests and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students to determine suitability for speech services as requested by supervisor.
• Consults with teachers, other services, families and parents as needed.
• Participates as a member of the I.E.P. team.
• Attends BIP review meetings.
• Provides speech services per I.E.P. and ensures programs are implemented during sessions.
• Develops and maintains visual supports and AAC for students.

Skills

Background check clearance

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

California state license

CCC-SLP from ASHA

Job description

6145 DECENA DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120, USA

Description

PROGRAM

The Stein Education Center serves Developmentally Disabled students ages 5 to 22 who are unable to attend public schools. The work environment is challenging but rewarding. We are a caring organization with room for advancement.

THE POSITION

The Speech Language Pathologist works under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist Coordinator. An example of tasks include:

• Evaluates students to determine suitability for speech services when requested by supervisor.
• Consults with classroom teachers, other support services, family services and parents, as requested.
• Serves as a member of the Individual Educational Plan (I.E.P.) team.
• Attends Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) review meetings.
• Provides speech services to students in accordance with Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.'s).
• Ensures that students' behavioral programs are appropriately implemented during speech therapy sessions.
• Develops and maintains visual supports and AAC for students across their daily needs.
• Completes treatment notes for assigned students on a daily basis.
• Completes I.E.P. updates as required by school districts within one month of due date.
• Performs other duties as assigned in a timely and cooperative manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• California state license from SLPA Board
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Previous clinical experience of a minimum of one (1) year with developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Able to pass drug test, TB test, background check.

HOURS

Full Time - Monday thru Friday

PAY

$43.00 per hour & up

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted upwards based on education & experience.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable).Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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